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“Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center” by John F. Kennedy

Read the speech “Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center” by John F. Kennedy. Then, reread the lines indicated with each question below. Answer each question, citing text evidence.

1. Lines 1–13: Who is Kennedy’s audience for this speech? What is Kennedy’s likely purpose? Which words hint at this purpose?
2. Lines 31–42: Find the lines in which Kennedy states his claim. Restate the claim in your own words.
3. Lines 43–55: What is the first reason Kennedy uses to prove his claim? What evidence does he provide for support?
4. Lines 56–72: Explain how the second reason Kennedy uses to prove his claim differs from the first reason.
5. Lines 79–88: What counterargument does Kennedy give here?
6. Lines 89–96: What is Kennedy’s second claim? What is the reason and evidence Kennedy offers to support this claim?