At the beginning of his speech, John F. Kennedy immediately grabs the attention and support of the audience. He speaks about his origins in Massachusetts, and the credit he owes to the states and its people. JFK states, “For fourteen years I have placed my confidence in the citizens of Massachusetts.” This statement gives the people a sense of pride and accomplishment, as well as arousing their curiosity. After gaining their trust, JFK refers to John Winthrop’s “City Upon a Hill” in order to inform how the eyes of all people are watching them and they, the people of the United States, must be a shining light. JFK’s opening statements help him to ease into the part of the speech where he begins to speak about, very subtly, the problems of their government and the items that need to be addressed. I find it very interesting how John F. Kennedy lists out the issues at hand with questions. He asks the people if they were men of “courage”, “judgment”, “integrity”, and “dedication”. Listing out the issues using a question format helps to get the audience and even myself to think about them. JFK then leaves the audience with closing remarks that again gain the support of the audience. In stating that those qualities mentioned before are the qualities the state of Massachusetts already has he appeals to the people. These last remarks set a standard for the upcoming presidency of John F. Kennedy.