The Presidency, John F. Kennedy ( Week 13)

“To those people in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required--not because the communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man” (John F Kennedy).

            Kennedy is considered the 35th president of the United States. He became president in 1960. This quote reflects his first speech as a president. The way he talks in this speech reflects honesty and kindness.  In this quote he is basically demanding peace and unity in the nation. He believed in freedom and generosity. He is proposing to help the poor at any time. He believed in citizens’ rights and freedom of speech. He is proposing a nation in which all can work together to make a better country. I like his speech because he seems honest and compassionate with citizens. I like when he says ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man”. I think that unity is power and working together is the key to succeed for a nation. He wanted citizens to be unified to fight for their rights and freedom. Finally, Kennedy was assassin in 1963 by a former marine.

I chose this passage because I like his kindness and generosity. All presidents usually make promises that don’t accomplish, but Kennedy seems sincere and caring.  When he says, “ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country”, I agree because usually citizens expect to receive from their country. Also, we usually expect everything to be good in nation, but how can it be good if we are the ones who destroy it?  For instance, littering on the floor, damaging buses, communities and doing crimes. If all citizens take care and behave appropriately, there would be a better and unified nation.