To be able to inspire and help others by merely speaking is a remarkable talent. John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. inspire, motivate, and transform the lives of others through their examples and speeches. On January 20, 1961 President Kennedy gave his influential “Inaugural Address” to the nation, asking for a change. King also demands a change when he gave his “I Have A Dream” speech on August 28, 1963. The 1960’s are a controversial period not only for our nation, but for the whole world. Due to the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement, many hearts are in need of motivation, and these two men do not disappoint. Both Kennedy and King demand a commitment for change in their speeches by integrating religion and government,
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Kennedy and Martin Luther King both come from a strong religious background. King was an American Baptist minister (Carson), and his beliefs shows when he speaks. King makes numerous references about God, the Bible, and faith. When emphasizing his desire for unity between whites and blacks, he describes them all as “God’s children” (King 373), for example, when he says that, “This will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with new meaning...”(King 373). Kennedy also has strong religious views. He comes from a Roman Catholic background, and he is the first Catholic president of the United States (‘“John F. Kennedy’s Religion and Political Views”’). Kennedy does not make as many references about God as King does, but his religious views definitely shine through in his speech as well. Kennedy ties it all together at the end with, “...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.” (Kennedy 513). These two men both believe that God has a divine role in the lives of the people and in the government. Both Kennedy and King coalesce religion to government and life in such an artful manner, that it allows people of all faiths to relate to their …show more content…
and John F. Kennedy utilize the audience 's emotion in such a skillful manner, however, their techniques differ. King mentions his family and uses phrases such as “my friends” to create a personal connection (King 372). The dream King has for his children is, “...that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”(King 372). The vision he paints for his family makes the listener feel more sympathetic towards the cause. In contrast, Kennedy gives thought provoking questions, that causes one to reevaluate their stance. He asks questions such as, “...ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.”(Kennedy 513). Both of them use emotion to captivate their
Kennedy and Martin Luther King both come from a strong religious background. King was an American Baptist minister (Carson), and his beliefs shows when he speaks. King makes numerous references about God, the Bible, and faith. When emphasizing his desire for unity between whites and blacks, he describes them all as “God’s children” (King 373), for example, when he says that, “This will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with new meaning...”(King 373). Kennedy also has strong religious views. He comes from a Roman Catholic background, and he is the first Catholic president of the United States (‘“John F. Kennedy’s Religion and Political Views”’). Kennedy does not make as many references about God as King does, but his religious views definitely shine through in his speech as well. Kennedy ties it all together at the end with, “...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.” (Kennedy 513). These two men both believe that God has a divine role in the lives of the people and in the government. Both Kennedy and King coalesce religion to government and life in such an artful manner, that it allows people of all faiths to relate to their …show more content…
and John F. Kennedy utilize the audience 's emotion in such a skillful manner, however, their techniques differ. King mentions his family and uses phrases such as “my friends” to create a personal connection (King 372). The dream King has for his children is, “...that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”(King 372). The vision he paints for his family makes the listener feel more sympathetic towards the cause. In contrast, Kennedy gives thought provoking questions, that causes one to reevaluate their stance. He asks questions such as, “...ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.”(Kennedy 513). Both of them use emotion to captivate their