Truman's and Kennedy's Inaugural Addresses

In his inaugural address, Harry S. Truman used many emotional appeals. An example of which is, "Our allies are the millions who hunger and thirst after righteousness." Another example would be, "More than half the people of the world are living in conditions approaching misery... for the first time in history, humanity possesses the knowledge and the skill to relieve the suffering of these people." Another technique Truman used in his speech was repetition. One …

…hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life." He also spoke of the Revolution and our forebears. Kennedy's conclusion was directed toward the other nations of the world, telling them that we all should expect the same high standards from one another. He also, like Truman, concluded with asking the Lord for help and to know "that here on earth God's work must truly be our own."