The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy was a crucial part of how America was shaped into today. Kennedy was the thirty-fifth president of the United States and was inaugurated on January 20, 1961. Kennedy’s Inaugural speech is a very memorable piece of writing that is consistent with the idea of uniting and making America its best. Eleanor Clift wrote, Inside Kennedy’s Inauguration, 50 Years On, an article about everything that happened that day but with a different perspective that not a lot of people have gotten to see. The photographer who took the image captured the swearing in during the Inauguration which gives the viewer a visual image of what happened on that historic day. All three sources display the Inauguration as a positive movement
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Clift interviews people such as Rep. Charles Buckley of New York, Brooklyn Rep. Eugene Keogh, his press aid Sue Vogelsinger, and Philip Bobbitt. Philip who was twelve years old at the time reminisces about them all being very excited but he mostly remembers being cold. Clift states in the beginning of the article, “ ...gusty winds that made the 22 degrees registered at noon for the swearing-in feel like seven degrees”. Clift opens up discussing the weather and painting an image for her audience to imagine so they could envision what that day was like. Unlike the article, if you were to read Kennedy’s speech or look at the image you would never be able to tell it was cold that day. Clift makes the audience feel as if they were there without actually having to be. Although Clift focuses on the details of that day, she does not really mention anything about the actual speech given. Kennedy brings up how he plans on making a new step for America by uniting everyone to make a difference in the world. Kennedy mentions “...the glow from that fire can truly light up the world”. He explains how by helping ourselves and our country that we can spark a change in the world. So if you were to read Clift’s speech only, you would be unaware of all the calls to action Kennedy makes. Both pieces differ completely in context, especially since Clift’s article was …show more content…
Kennedy uses devices such as repetition, for example when he states “Let both sides..” over and over to emphasize unity and start a positive movement in history. He also uses symbolism, such as when he states “...the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans”. When he talks about the torch being passed, he means that they are gonna make a fresh start and take a step in a new direction. Kennedy makes many calls to action all throughout the speech but keeps the main idea about making new headway as one. Clift uses a lot of imagery to help the reader put themselves in that place on that special day. Clift states, “...snow fell heavily and steadily, covering Pennsylvania Avenue with an eight-inch white blanket”. Everyone knows what snow looks like and the use of specific places and measurements really helps the reader envision the picture being painted. The image was taken in black and white which lets the viewer focus on everyone as equals. The photographer also captures everyone standing and giving their full attention to Kennedy as he was being sworn in. This lets the viewer understand the seriousness and the importance of that day. All three authors used different techniques to successfully grab their audience's attention and to convey their
Clift interviews people such as Rep. Charles Buckley of New York, Brooklyn Rep. Eugene Keogh, his press aid Sue Vogelsinger, and Philip Bobbitt. Philip who was twelve years old at the time reminisces about them all being very excited but he mostly remembers being cold. Clift states in the beginning of the article, “ ...gusty winds that made the 22 degrees registered at noon for the swearing-in feel like seven degrees”. Clift opens up discussing the weather and painting an image for her audience to imagine so they could envision what that day was like. Unlike the article, if you were to read Kennedy’s speech or look at the image you would never be able to tell it was cold that day. Clift makes the audience feel as if they were there without actually having to be. Although Clift focuses on the details of that day, she does not really mention anything about the actual speech given. Kennedy brings up how he plans on making a new step for America by uniting everyone to make a difference in the world. Kennedy mentions “...the glow from that fire can truly light up the world”. He explains how by helping ourselves and our country that we can spark a change in the world. So if you were to read Clift’s speech only, you would be unaware of all the calls to action Kennedy makes. Both pieces differ completely in context, especially since Clift’s article was …show more content…
Kennedy uses devices such as repetition, for example when he states “Let both sides..” over and over to emphasize unity and start a positive movement in history. He also uses symbolism, such as when he states “...the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans”. When he talks about the torch being passed, he means that they are gonna make a fresh start and take a step in a new direction. Kennedy makes many calls to action all throughout the speech but keeps the main idea about making new headway as one. Clift uses a lot of imagery to help the reader put themselves in that place on that special day. Clift states, “...snow fell heavily and steadily, covering Pennsylvania Avenue with an eight-inch white blanket”. Everyone knows what snow looks like and the use of specific places and measurements really helps the reader envision the picture being painted. The image was taken in black and white which lets the viewer focus on everyone as equals. The photographer also captures everyone standing and giving their full attention to Kennedy as he was being sworn in. This lets the viewer understand the seriousness and the importance of that day. All three authors used different techniques to successfully grab their audience's attention and to convey their