Thesis: Though he was elected President in 1961, John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address is very relevant to modern society through references to protection of citizens and forming strong alliances.
Topic Sentence: John F. Kennedy was super cool and idk.
JFK Evidence: "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." (Kennedy, John F.; Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961, Link)
Analysis: Relevent to today's War on Terrorism and each President's determination to keep Americans safe and protect their liberties.
JFK Evidence: Kennedy explained the then-current stance of Americans being, "overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war." (Kennedy, John F.; Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961, Link, Accessed 22 January 2009.)
Analysis: War and weapons have always been and will always be expensive.
Current Event Evidence: The Iraq War costs $341.4 Million each day. (National Priorities Project-- Cost of War, Link, Accessed 22 January 2009.)
Topic Sentence: One of the goals John F. Kennedy set out to accomplish was creating and maintaining good alliances with other countries. This is also the case today, as Barack Obama attempts to negotiate with Iran.
JFK Evidence: "So let us begin anew--remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate." (Kennedy, John F.; Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961, Link, Accessed 22 January 2009.)
Analysis: This an example of America attempting to build strong ties with other countries. It is very similar to the current situation of Barack Obama making plans to talk to Iran.
Current Event Evidence: Just a day into office, Barack Obama is making plans to negotiate with Iran, "'without preconditions' and will work towards the abolition of nuclear weapons" (Borger, Julian; Barack Obama: Administration willing to talk to Iran 'without preconditions', 21 January 2009, guardian.co.uk, Link, Accessed 22 January 2009.)
Analysis: This negotiation seems like a strong attempt at keeping both nations safe.
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