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John F. Kennedy is considered one of the outstanding presidents in United States' history. He inspired hope in not only the citizens of the United States, but also in citizens of the world. Despite the many controversies surrounding President Kennedy, his message of hope and belief in the future remains inspiring as the world becomes a "Global Community". The following reading section contains highlights of the transcript of his Inaugural Address on that day of hope in January 1961.
"John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address" - 1961 - by John F. Kennedy
We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom. . . symbolizing an end as well as a beginning. . .signifying renewal as well as change for I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forbears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago.
The world is very different now, 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 forbears 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. We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution.
Let the word go forth from this time and place. . .to friend and foe alike. . . that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans. . . born in this century, tempered by war,disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage. . .and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today. . .at home and around the world.
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...
...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 endeavorwill light our country and all who serve it. . .and the glow from that fire can truly light the world...
...And so, my fellow Americans. . .ask not what your country can do for you. . .ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world. . .ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the Freedom of Man.
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds; let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.
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Word |
Definition |
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abolish |
отменять |
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assure |
убеждаться, гарантировать |
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bearanyburden |
Нести ношу |
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conscience |
Совесть, сознание |
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dare |
Вызов, подзадоривание, смелее |
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deeds |
действие |
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devotion |
Преданность, приверженность |
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disciplined by a hard and bitter peace |
Заколен войной |
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endeavor |
Стремление, попытка |
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Exchange places |
Поменяться местами |
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faith |
Вера, доверие, религия |
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Fellow citizens |
согражданин |
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foe |
враг |
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forbears |
Предок, предшественник |
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glow |
блеск |
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goforth |
Быть опубликованным, войти в мир |
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granted |
Предоставлена возможность |
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heirs |
наследник |
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observe |
наблюдать |
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opposeanyfoe |
Бороться в с врагом |
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pledge |
обещать |
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proud of our ancient heritage |
Гордиться прошлым, гордиться историей |
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sacrifice |
Отказаться от чего-либо |
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solemnoath |
Серьезные перспективы |
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sworn |
обещанный |
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temperedbywar |
Закален войной |
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Torch has been passed |
Передать следующему поколению |
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undoing |
Разрушить сделанное, сломать сделанное |
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wishes us well or ill |
Буть-то хорошее или плохое |