John F. Kennedy’s credibility as President of the United States is certainly a factor in how important American citizens perceive his statements to be. Listening to a speech that indicates a chance of total destruction, like the Cuban Missile Crisis speech for instance, only becomes harrowing once a trustworthy source is presenting those claims. As the 35th President of America, JFK’s speech on October 22nd, 1962 carried a lot of weight and still has an impression upon generations of Americans. His reference to intentional Soviet deception affirms his political finesse with the use of field language. JFK presents an ethical evaluation of Soviet Union’s actions, he indicates time and time again during his speech that the United States has continually held Cuba under close surveillance with clear evidence of its military buildup. The speech itself undoubtedly is influenced by John F. Kennedy’s ethos.
I value how you explain that ethos was established in this speech through the use of JFK's language as well as his stature in American politics. However, I would have appreciated a more thorough analysis of the specific language he used to establish ethos.
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ReplyDeleteIt is fascinating that his extrinsic ethos as president carries such weight, however what other steps does he take within the speech to establish ethos? Is it just information about the US-Cuba relationship or far more than that?
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It is fascinating that his extrinsic ethos as president carries such weight, however what other steps does he take within the speech to establish ethos? Is it just information about the US-Cuba relationship or far more than that?
ReplyDelete-Robert Dries