Inaugural Address
by John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961 (excerpt)
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 born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by
a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage-and
unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human
rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to
which we are committed today at home and around the world.
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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.
This much we pledge-and more.
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share,
we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we
cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little
we can do-for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds
and split asunder.
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Which statement best describes the persuasive strategy of the speaker?
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The speaker logically presents the idea that all Americans need to stand together.
The speaker passionately argues the idea that America needs to continue to grow
The speaker emotionally calls upon American citizens to be united in pursuit of ideals.
The speaker ethically highlights the idea that America has pledged its loyalty to friends.