Filled with vivid clichés and other satisfying speeches, John F. Kennedy's inaugural address plays to an irrefutably pleasant tune. Strong, motivational verbs are paired with graceful, sophisticated adjectives in a way that would make the most senseless speech capable of influencing an entire population. And Kennedy's influence, as his earning of the Pulitzer Prize (he is the only president to have done so) certainly had its basis in a man of good judgment who was wise beyond his years. The aural gratification that would come from listening to Kennedy's speech is substantiated by a true moral message that would excite and unite all Americans. A majestic rhetorical tool when used correctly, anaphora is often and seamlessly incorporated into Kennedy's speech, leaving little to be desired. When you hear a certain word or phrase repeated at the beginning of successive sentences, it has a captivating effect. Whatever the reason, people like repetition, especially when used successfully in speeches. About halfway through the book, Kennedy takes advantage of this, with the idea...