Inaugural Address by John F. Kennedy

What was the main theme of President John F. Kennedy's inauguration speech?

• Celebration of freedom and renewal

• Victory of his political party

• Military strength of the United States

• Economic policies

According to Kennedy, what power do humans have in the modern world?

• To end poverty or destroy all life with nuclear weapons

• To conquer space and other planets

• To control the weather

• To eliminate all diseases

What did Kennedy pledge to do for newly free nations?

• Offer support and help them fight poverty

• Provide military assistance

• Impose economic sanctions

• Ignore their struggles

What did Kennedy suggest should be done with the science that created weapons?

• Use it for positive purposes like exploring space and curing disease

• Enhance military capabilities

• Develop more advanced weapons

• Keep it secret from other nations

What famous call to action did Kennedy make to the American people?

• Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country

• Support the military in all endeavors

• Focus on economic growth

• Prioritize personal success over national service

According to Kennedy, inauguaration day is not a celebration of the victory of a party. Of what is it a celebration?

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How far does Kennedy say the United States is willing to go to assure liberty for

all nations?

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Kennedy singles out one group of countries that the United States will defend against

any attacker. What countries are they?

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At the end of the speech, what does Kennedy urge his fellow Americans to do?

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