In Roosevelt's speech he talks about the four freedoms which include the freedom from want, the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom from fear. “The third is freedom from want- which, translated into world terms, means economic understandings which will secure to every nation a healthy peacetime life for its inhabitants- everywhere in the world” (Roosevelt 275). Similarity in Kennedy's Inaugural address he talks about that we will do whatever it takes to make sure everyone is equal. “Let every nation know, whether it wished us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty” (Kennedy 284). Another similarity is when Kennedy talks about how much time it will take “All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days, nor in the life of this administration…” (Kennedy 285). Kennedy is saying that things don't come easy or fast. In Roosevelt’s speech he talks about the sixteen long months. “During sixteen long months, this assault has blotted out the whole pattern of democratic life in an appalling number of independent nations…”(Roosevelt 271). Both Roosevelt’s “four freedoms” speech and Kennedy's inaugural address are about freedom. …show more content…
They are from different presidents at different times however, Roosevelt’s speech is about war, fighting and how we got our freedom, whereas Kennedy’s speech is about after war and what people can do to help their
country. The following paragraphs will show how the two speeches are similar and different. Although Kennedy and Roosevelt's speeches are mostly similar they do have their differences. In Roosevelt's speech he says “...everywhere, who are resting aggression and are thereby keeping war away from other hemisphere. By this support, we express our determination that the democracy cause shall prevail,and we strengthen the defence and security of our own nation” (Roosevelt 273). This quote contradicts with Kennedy when he says, “Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders the wonders of science instead of its terrors...Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah…” (Kennedy 285). Another difference between the speeches is that Roosevelt “Four Freedoms Speech” is talking about the freedoms of America that are at risk, “The first freedom of speech and expression… anywhere in the world” (Roosevelt, 275-276). Then in Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address” Kennedy is concerned about the freedoms of other countries that are at risk, “To those new states… back of the tiger ended up inside” (Kennedy, 284). Those are the differences between Roosevelt’s and Kennedy’s speeches. In the end both Roosevelt and Kennedy’s speeches are about freedom, they have lots of similarities. Although, Roosevelt's speech is about war, fighting and how we got our freedom Kennedy's speech is different. Kennedy's speech is about after war and what people can do to help their country and keep their liberty. Roosevelt and Kennedy’s speeches are similar and different in their own ways. Roosevelt, Franklin D. Four Freedoms Speech. New York, Pearson, 2017, pp. 269-76. Kennedy, John F. Inaugural Address. New York, Pearson, 2017, pp. 283-86.
The purpose of an “inaugural address” is to inform the people of his or her intentions as a leader. Two of the most prominent inaugural addresses throughout history are Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s and Barack Obama’s. Franklin Roosevelt’s inaugural address stands the test of time because it gave the American people hope that they may overcome the terrible Great Depression. Similarly, Barack Obama’s address is well known because it inspired millions that we will be lifted out of economic crisis, but it was also remembered as the first inaugural address from an African American president. The inauguration speeches of Franklin Roosevelt and Barack Obama use the rhetorical devices parallelism, allusions, and emotive language to convey their messages
Since the beginning of mankind, humans always use their skills of persuasion in order to prove a point to an audience. John F. Kennedy and William Shakespeare, though it is a 362 year difference, wrote and announced work displaying persuasion values. John F. Kennedy, in his Inauguration Speech, and Antony, a character in the William Shakespeare play Julius Caesar, uses the tools of language and persuasion in order to deliver the audience their intended reasoning. In both of the speeches, some of the tools that make these speeches effective is the tone, the rhetorical devices, and persuasive appeals.
Although both Presidential speeches are in different eras, they still had an equal effect of empowering the United States. The similarities enforced past ideas while the differences present new ones. A considerable similarity is the fact the speeches were given just before the United States of America went to war. A major difference between these two Presidential addresses is the way they persuade Americans to commence war: Franklin D. Roosevelt uses heated anger to fuel the fire of the American hearts and in contradiction George W. Bush guides Americans to battle with visions of unity and alliance. Although the speeches have an equal amount of similarities and differences they complement each other as day and night.
Roosevelt’s inaugural address focused on the current situation of the nation and he intended to declare war on the Great Depression. He stated a need to move as a nation through his leadership and become a better nation. Roosevelt took a strong stand and proclaimed, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. He looks to the future asking the nation to fulfill their “true destiny” of ministering to themselves and their fellow men.
President Roosevelt was an amazing man living a very productive life. During his presidency in 1941 he made a speech called the “Four Freedoms” speech advocating to put a stop to the enemies that had attacked other counties that were possibly ruining the democracy that America held. “... the American people began to visualize what the downfall of democratic nations might mean to our own democracy.”(10) Roosevelt wrote about how the other
John F Kennedy delivered one of the finest speeches on January 20, 1961 after being sworn into office. His inauguration speech was so powerful that it captured the entire nations attention, and quotes from it are still remembered by people today. It is one of the finest speeches ever written. It provides a strong appeal to pathos, ethos and logos, and it is because of this that people who never heard the speech can quote lines from it.
Both Roosevelt's “Four Freedoms” speech and Kennedy's inauguration speech address expressed human rights and liberty. However, Roosevelt's speech was more focused on defending our freedom. Where on the other hand Kennedy’s was was more about coming together as one, peace, and freedom for all.
Kennedy was elected president in the year of 1961. Which was during the time that the Cold War was in full swing. The Cold War being the tension filled era between the superpowers in the east and the superpowers in the west. Contrary to the other two presidents, JFK was not speaking to the American public at the time of the war 's conclusion but right near the middle of the 40 plus year issue. Regardless he was assuring the public. He stated, “...that the torch has been passed to a new generation of American-”. That optimism cannot be matched. Even at the darkest of times could he stand up there, the president of the United States, and tell the young people of America that their time is now. Not only that but he attempts to inspire Americans when he says “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”, which was definitely a knock at the Russians. JFK overall had this persona about him. This was the speech where muttered that historic and uplifting quote, “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.” His message of peace and coexisting really stand the test of
Evident throughout his entire address, Kennedy employs a cogent pathos appeal to keep his audience intrigued. This can be demonstrated when Kennedy initially proclaims: “Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans…” who he urges to be “unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of…human rights to which this nation has always been committed…” (Kennedy). Kennedy’s usage of “we” rather than “I” gives the audience a sense that they exist as part of something big, perhaps a family, while portraying Kennedy as a people’s president who desires to be a “person in the crowd.” Throughout his address, Kennedy establishes pathos mainly by appealing to American patriotism, a significant concept during the Cold War period in which Americans needed a jingoistic spirit to succeed. By reminding his audience of their forefathers and instigating parallels between “the first revolution” and the present generation, “born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage,” the president grasps the attention of the audience. He even stresses the value of liberty and this generation’s dedication to the survival of that value to rou...
The inaugural speech was arranged so that it flowed easily from start to finish. The first paragraph contains many uses of comparison and contrast. For example, “We observe today not a victory of a party but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end as well as a beginning—signifying a renewal as well as change”(Kennedy par 1). There are also examples of cause and effect in the speech. I believe that this is to be expected because of all the deliberations over war. Kennedy used these techniques to make it sound like it was our moral responsibility we should go to war. These are the two basic s...
While Lincoln’s speeches were great and well thought out, Roosevelt’s speeches were more persuasive and full of imagery that swayed audiences and help attention captive. Roosevelt had a way with words that Lincoln did not have. Roosevelt’s speeches were more upbeat and tried to lift spirits while Lincoln’s speeches saddened many. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Two presidents in history whose speeches made a lasting impact on
John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address is a puissant speech that conveys a mighty theme. The steady use of fervent dialect stimulates in the crowd a sense of esteem and obligation, which makes the speech even more impressive. The structure of the diction enhances the ability for all people of the audience to connect. Beginning with an intimate remark and closing with a broad regard, marks the address as both authentic and propelling. Nevertheless, what is most effective is Kennedy’s skill to access the atmosphere of the crowd and examine the circumstances of the juncture that is primarily the cause for the prosperity of this distinguished
... Americans are so happy in this country. Freedom is was what this country was founded on and he wanted to spread it to the world. Ethos is quite simple in his speech. John F. Kennedy is obviously a smart, brilliant man that became president. He wouldn’t be where he was if he wasn’t those things, there American people would not have elected him to office.
In his Inaugural Address he said, that he would bear any burden, pay any price, and the hardship, to oppose any foe and success of liberty(Kennedy.5). This meant that he was to do as much as he possibly could to ensure and spread freedom around the world. Because European countries wanted a communist country which was to have all of your property owned not by you but everyone. Since there was no freedom or constitution Kennedy’s wasn’t going to approve of this idea. President Kennedy also stated, “...those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside.” (Kennedy.8). He stated something very powerful with how the Nuclear attacks were occurring then that he said, that people who want power and use force will be destroyed before he can control
Kennedy talks about being liberal and having liberty. JFK states that when somebody helps another person, it helps other people understand to be liberal and help others around them. “If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich” (Kennedy 4). If the rich do not help the poor, there will be doom to come for the whole race, meaning that some people have to be liberal to others just to save themselves. JFK also states that if all people work together, they can destroy the bad and help the bad become good. “Let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of low” (Kennedy 7). If all people work together, they can create