John F. Kennedy is considered one of thee outstanding presidents, in the United States’ history. He inspired hope in not only the citizens of the United States, but also in citizens of the world. The following text contains highlights of the transcript of his Inaugural Address on that day of hope in January 1961: “We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom... 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. ...And so, my fellow Americans... ask not what your country can do for you. 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 ore 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.