Cammie Benoit
History 202
Final Paper

Document58: John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Inaugural Address (1961)
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Document 75: Ronald Reagan’s First Inaugural Address, January 20, 1981 Two of the United States most beloved Presidents were John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. Each of these two men made memorable and important inaugural addresses. Although Kennedy was a Democrat and Reagan a Republican, both of these men believed in their country and understood the sacrifices required for freedom and liberty. In John F. Kennedy’s speech, he made a clear statement to the citizens of the United States along to all the other nations that he believed that the freedom of the United States was very important. He stated that he was willing to fight and defend the liberty of the United States at any cost. He remembered the sacrifices that others had paid by their lives for freedom and would not let it be for nothing. He made it clear that he stood behind the military and there would be nothing he would stop at to insure that their sacrifices were worthwhile. He also ensured the maintained alliances with old allies. He reiterated his appreciation to the allied nations for their past and continuingly loyalty and promised that the United States would continually support and defend them. Kennedy reminded the allies that, separately, there is little each nation can do but when they bond together many things can be accomplished. He also vowed to help and support the nations under oppression. He believed that they, just as the United States could fight for their freedom and ensured that the United States would be there to encourage and help them. Kennedy promised that the United States would remain friendly with their neighbors on the border and do their best to protect and enrich each nation. Kennedy understood the importance of communication and urged nations to always