Inaugural Address of John F. KennedyCeremonial speeches are given to mark ceremonial events and help a society overcome its differences. John F. Kennedy delivered a ceremonial speech, his inaugural address, on January 20, 1961, marking one of the most historic speeches of all time. In John F. Kennedy's inaugural address, under review today, the author uses social cohesion as a call for the nation to give back, as of course we should, and that she asks and expects less from the government. , but that we should all have equal rights. Social cohesion is described as the words, values, objectives, speeches and ceremonies that unite a group or society and serve to maintain social order. John F. Kennedy uses power, freedom, and faith in God as values ​​throughout his inaugural speech. John F. Kennedy said: “We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the message spread far and wide, to friends and foes alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a harsh and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or allow the slow undoing of the human rights to which this nation has always been committed and to which we are committed today at home and around the world entire. The president delivered his speech at a time when the American people were increasingly fearful of a protracted Cold War. Yet instead of reassuring his audience by downplaying the dangers, Kennedy warned them of a long struggle, emphasizing the differences between the United States and its enemies, and showing the specific responsibilities and obligations of the United States and of their citizens. . middle of paper...... - 10th complete and unabridged edition. HarperCollins Publishers. April 29, 2014. “November 22, 1963: Death of the President. » - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Np, and Web. April 29, 2014. “Remembering JFK: 5 of his most powerful quotes.” » Parade. Np, and Web. April 29, 2014. “John F. Kennedy Quotes.” » - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Np, and Web. April 29, 2014. “Ask not what your country can do for you” Ushistory.org. Independence Hall Association, nd Web. April 29, 2014. “President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961). » Our documents -. Np, and Web. April 29, 2014. “John Fitzgerald Kennedy, “Inaugural Address” (January 20, 1961).” John Fitzgerald Kennedy, “Inaugural Address” (January 20, 1961). Np, and Web. April 29, 2014. Professor: Connie C. Duren