Question

from PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS, 1961

Answer 1

from PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS, 1961

…In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe.

Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation"—a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.

Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort?

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.

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.

Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.

Answer 2

In his inaugural address, Kennedy hints that individuals should work toward the peace and prosperity of humankind because such work is morally right. Which quotation supports this idea?

"Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind?"

"In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger.

"The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe."

"With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own."

Answer 3

@Samip03

Answer 4

@MaimiGirl
@abby25380 @Da_Kid_Show_Man @just_one_last_goodbye

Answer 5

I would say D because it sounds like he is saying there is no reward other than our conscience. SOnce this is basically what directs our morality I would choose that option.

Answer 6

*Since... my typing skills are horrible today :)

Answer 7

When Kennedy talks about "the final success or failure of our course," what does he want people to do?

Band together to reduce the number of foreign immigrants.

Come together to fight for the good of all people.

Create a worldwide militia to eliminate cruel forms of government.

Work together to ensure alliances with foreign nations

Answer 8

@Samip03

Answer 9

What idea is Kennedy trying to get readers to understand?

They should not expect help from America unless they are willing to help their country.

They should focus on what is good for themselves to make a successful society.

They should share their talents with society to help improve the whole country.

They should work individually to support their own families and not expect government assistance.

Answer 10

Read the phrase below:

"The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world."

To what endeavour is Kennedy referring?

Defending freedom

Making money

Exploring cultures

Acquiring land

Answer 11

When Kennedy says "here on earth God's work must truly be our own," what does he mean?

We must always try to do the right thing.

We must learn all we can about Christianity.

We must do our neighbors' work for them.

We must teach people about God.

Answer 12

Read this passage from the text:

In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty.

What effect does Kennedy want these words to have?

A demand of loyalty from his followers

A feeling of personal responsibility

A remembrance of famous former leaders' allegiance

A dependence on each other to support the nation

Answer 13

that is the last one

Answer 14

In his address he says he wants to form alliances with other countries and it's up to Americans to put aside their sense of nativism in order to form these alliances so I would answer B.

Answer 15

ok next one c.

Answer 16

Next is defending freedom

Answer 17

We must always try to do the right thing

Answer 18

is the c for what is he trying to get the reader to undertand?

Answer 19

yes I think so

Answer 20

we have one more @Samip03

Answer 21

A dependence on each other to support the nation

Answer 22

thank you so much

Answer 23

You're welcome. Hope it helped

Answer 24

I think some enraged biscuits are in order for this brilliantly failed celebration of not only peace, but violence as well.