Table of Contents
- 1 What does for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life mean?
- 2 When Kennedy says that humans have the power to abolish all forms of human life to what is he referring?
- 3 What does for man holds in his mortal hands mean?
- 4 What is Kennedy’s main purpose in the speech quizlet?
What does for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life mean?
For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe–the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.
When Kennedy says that humans have the power to abolish all forms of human life to what is he referring?
Kennedy notes in his speech that humans have “the power to abolish… all forms of human life.” To what is he referring? Humans have nuclear weapons.
What is the purpose of the two metaphors Kennedy uses in the phrase if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion?
Kennedy uses the metaphors to emphasize that just like in World War II, the United States must establish a beachhead in order to attack its enemies. Kennedy uses the metaphors to argue that the U.S. and its adversaries must quit being suspicious of the jungle if they are going to successfully cooperate.
What was John F Kennedy speech about?
On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address in which he announced that “we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.”
What does for man holds in his mortal hands mean?
What is Kennedy’s main purpose in the speech quizlet?
The main purpose was to inspire the people of America. To reassure Americans of their nation’s strengths and inspire them to serve their country and the world.
What does Kennedy mean when he states we must convert good words into good deeds for South America?
What does Kennedy mean when he states we must “convert good words… into good deeds” for South America? The US will spread democracy. The US will send troops to protect them.
What is a beachhead of cooperation?
metaphor, he is saying a cooperation is a beachhead (military term for invasion – picture D-day) and suspicion is a jungle. in your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. metonymy, he is saying how our hands will hold success or failure of our course.
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