President Kennedy touches on a variety of principles throughout the course of his commencement address at American University. President Kennedy primarily touches on the idea of a pursuit of peace rather than a pursuit of war, especially with the Soviet Union. President Kennedy recognizes that the United States and the Soviet Union, aside from their ideologies, are not all that different in that both of them seem to be at a constant state of danger. Thus, Kennedy's central argument is that Americans, rather than looking at the Soviet Union with a feeling of hatred, should look at the Soviet Union with a sort of cautious understanding that way they can pursue peace without really lowering their guard. Kennedy believes that if we change our view of the Soviet Union and the cold war and the idea of war itself that one day we can live in a world where conflict is solved through diplomacy first instead of war.
Very good response, Scott. It seems as if Kennedy was trying to change the tone of the Cold War. Instead of constant tension and nuclear buildup, which creates other dangers, Kennedy seemed to be stating that an approach of mutual respect and negotiation could reduce the dangers and expense of nuclear armaments buildup.
His central message is that America needs to constantly work towards peace. He says that our problems are man made so only we can fix them. He plans to do so by working with other countries and stop the arms race between the U.S. and Soviet Union. He wants to start working toward that goal by putting a halt on nuclear testing and ensures that the U.S. will not be the first to resume testing.
Halting nuclear weapons is definitely key to his message, but I think it is extraordinary that he challenges the American people to view the Soviet people as much like themselves with the same desires. This is not the message that Cold War militarists and the propaganda of the time were sending.
I think many historians consider it the greatest speech of all time, or just the century because what he is addressing. He is trying to help resolve war instead of getting America into war when they don't need it. He is also reliving people of their worries by reassuring them that there will be no nuclear growth in America. Kennedy was also not talking bad about the Soviet Union, he was telling people that they are willing to negotiate, about nuclear arms.
It is definitely key that he recognizes the Soviet Union as an equal partner and wants to negotiate with the world, instead of dictate a "peace" based on America's terms.
I believe that his message was that we are looking for peace in the world. When he said that we need to change that view on the soviets because they lost the most. We also need to keep peace with the soviets because we are both the world super powers we have a lot to gain but a lot to loses. I also think that we need to treat the soviets better because they can be are biggest allie and can relay help us.That is what i believe what Kennedy meant in his message.
The central message that I believe President Kennedy was trying to get across through his speech at American University was primarily peace. The Cold War was a kwy point in Kennedy's speech as he discussed the importance of the two world powers in the Soviet Union and our USA. He made sure that the building up of arms was important, but that neither wanted to ever have to resort to such devastation because both sides only want to live happily without the fear of nuclear war. He made clear that "We do not want war" but we will be forced to follow through with the inevitable cycle of an arms race. JFK didn't want to focus on building up an army to fight, but an army to control peace.
I believe that he wanted to reduce nuclear weapons. He was recognizing the possible dangers and expense of massive nuclear buildup. He recognized that reaching out to the Soviet Union and treating them as equals was the only way to prevent possible nuclear annihilation. Continuous military buildup and tension was only increasing that danger.
PAWLOWSKI. I think the central message of this speech is to say that we Americans have to take responsibility to stay out of war and get involved with helping others with the Peace Corps. Kennedy says that we will not start a war. Starting a war would just increase the chances of a nuclear war and the U.S. would be a big target since we're one of the 2 biggest powers.
The Central message of Kennedy's speech is, that the united states should seek a lasting peace, but not a pax Americana. This peace must not be achieved through military might, but through arms reduction and negation. Kennedy believes the U.S. must first change its view of the U.S.S.R., even though its a communist nation, they sacrificed so much during WW2. They are regular people just like American citizens. Next we must realize that peace is feasible and can actually be achieved, once we realize this it makes the whole process easier. Essentially Kennedy lays out a call to America, to help him achieve peace, and not just any peace, a lasting peace.
Good synopsis, Tyler. Kennedy seems to be changing the approach. He wants to reduce nuclear weapons, while winning the Cold War with negotiation and appealing to the other nation of the world through peace. This contrasts to to American efforts since World War Two to dictate a "peace" based on our vision that solely protects our interests. Kennedy seemed to believe before his death that we could stop the spread of communism by proving that our system was better, not necessarily through nuclear arms buildup and military intervention.
I think the message means that he wants to get of nuclear weapons. The united states doesn't start wars. So I think the message means to keep peace between the nations.
Kennedy was definitely hinting at a new approach to get rid of nuclear weapons, which was contrary to the time, in which a nuclear arms race was occurring.
President Kennedy touches on a variety of principles throughout the course of his commencement address at American University. President Kennedy primarily touches on the idea of a pursuit of peace rather than a pursuit of war, especially with the Soviet Union. President Kennedy recognizes that the United States and the Soviet Union, aside from their ideologies, are not all that different in that both of them seem to be at a constant state of danger. Thus, Kennedy's central argument is that Americans, rather than looking at the Soviet Union with a feeling of hatred, should look at the Soviet Union with a sort of cautious understanding that way they can pursue peace without really lowering their guard. Kennedy believes that if we change our view of the Soviet Union and the cold war and the idea of war itself that one day we can live in a world where conflict is solved through diplomacy first instead of war.
ReplyDeleteVery good response, Scott. It seems as if Kennedy was trying to change the tone of the Cold War. Instead of constant tension and nuclear buildup, which creates other dangers, Kennedy seemed to be stating that an approach of mutual respect and negotiation could reduce the dangers and expense of nuclear armaments buildup.
DeleteHis central message is that America needs to constantly work towards peace. He says that our problems are man made so only we can fix them. He plans to do so by working with other countries and stop the arms race between the U.S. and Soviet Union. He wants to start working toward that goal by putting a halt on nuclear testing and ensures that the U.S. will not be the first to resume testing.
ReplyDeleteHalting nuclear weapons is definitely key to his message, but I think it is extraordinary that he challenges the American people to view the Soviet people as much like themselves with the same desires. This is not the message that Cold War militarists and the propaganda of the time were sending.
DeleteI think many historians consider it the greatest speech of all time, or just the century because what he is addressing. He is trying to help resolve war instead of getting America into war when they don't need it. He is also reliving people of their worries by reassuring them that there will be no nuclear growth in America. Kennedy was also not talking bad about the Soviet Union, he was telling people that they are willing to negotiate, about nuclear arms.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely key that he recognizes the Soviet Union as an equal partner and wants to negotiate with the world, instead of dictate a "peace" based on America's terms.
DeleteI believe that his message was that we are looking for peace in the world. When he said that we need to change that view on the soviets because they lost the most. We also need to keep peace with the soviets because we are both the world super powers we have a lot to gain but a lot to loses. I also think that we need to treat the soviets better because they can be are biggest allie and can relay help us.That is what i believe what Kennedy meant in his message.
ReplyDeleteChanging the U.S. view of the Soviet Union is incredibly key.
DeleteThe central message that I believe President Kennedy was trying to get across through his speech at American University was primarily peace. The Cold War was a kwy point in Kennedy's speech as he discussed the importance of the two world powers in the Soviet Union and our USA. He made sure that the building up of arms was important, but that neither wanted to ever have to resort to such devastation because both sides only want to live happily without the fear of nuclear war. He made clear that "We do not want war" but we will be forced to follow through with the inevitable cycle of an arms race. JFK didn't want to focus on building up an army to fight, but an army to control peace.
ReplyDeleteI believe that he wanted to reduce nuclear weapons. He was recognizing the possible dangers and expense of massive nuclear buildup. He recognized that reaching out to the Soviet Union and treating them as equals was the only way to prevent possible nuclear annihilation. Continuous military buildup and tension was only increasing that danger.
DeletePAWLOWSKI. I think the central message of this speech is to say that we Americans have to take responsibility to stay out of war and get involved with helping others with the Peace Corps. Kennedy says that we will not start a war. Starting a war would just increase the chances of a nuclear war and the U.S. would be a big target since we're one of the 2 biggest powers.
ReplyDeleteThe key to his message is creating a less adversarial stance with Russia and getting the American people to recognize that it is just to do so.
DeleteThe Central message of Kennedy's speech is, that the united states should seek a lasting peace, but not a pax Americana. This peace must not be achieved through military might, but through arms reduction and negation. Kennedy believes the U.S. must first change its view of the U.S.S.R., even though its a communist nation, they sacrificed so much during WW2. They are regular people just like American citizens. Next we must realize that peace is feasible and can actually be achieved, once we realize this it makes the whole process easier. Essentially Kennedy lays out a call to America, to help him achieve peace, and not just any peace, a lasting peace.
ReplyDeleteGood synopsis, Tyler. Kennedy seems to be changing the approach. He wants to reduce nuclear weapons, while winning the Cold War with negotiation and appealing to the other nation of the world through peace. This contrasts to to American efforts since World War Two to dictate a "peace" based on our vision that solely protects our interests. Kennedy seemed to believe before his death that we could stop the spread of communism by proving that our system was better, not necessarily through nuclear arms buildup and military intervention.
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ReplyDeleteI think the message means that he wants to get of nuclear weapons. The united states doesn't start wars. So I think the message means to keep peace between the nations.
ReplyDeleteKennedy was definitely hinting at a new approach to get rid of nuclear weapons, which was contrary to the time, in which a nuclear arms race was occurring.
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