I listened to “LBJ Addresses Congress Days After
Assassination.” I chose this speech because I thought it would be inspiring. He
addresses this speech after the assassination of John F. Kennedy. In Johnson’s
speech he expressed how honored he was to work with Kennedy and how deeply
upset he was of Kennedy’s death. I felt like the overall message of Johnson’s
speech was to unify and keep the nation strong after the tragic death of a US
president. He quotes “These are the United States, with united people, with a
united purpose.” These words were spoken with such power and strength. Also
Johnson mentions a lot about strength and how even though Kennedy is gone his
legacy will still live on. For example he ensures the Congress that the Civil
Rights Movement will still continue. Johnson was also a great motivational
speaker. He remarks the he “needs the help of all Americans to continue
Kennedy’s legacy.” I think Johnson is a very clear and thoughtful speaker.
After this speech I also think that the Congress had tremendous respect for
him.
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