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describe what John F. Kennedy believed
was an important responsibility for all Americans. How were his policy goals
different from those of his predecessors? Include specific examples or
quotes from the speech.

Transcribed Image Text:In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been
granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum
danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility I welcome it. I do
not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other
people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion
which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who
serve it
and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
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And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for
you-
ask what you can do for your country.

Transcribed Image Text:John F. Kennedy's inauguration speech, January 1961.
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.
This much we pledge - and more.
To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we
pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we cannot
do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do
for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split
asunder...
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