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John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the U.S.
After a close presidential race in 1960, President John F. Kennedy gave a stirring inaugural address. He called for unity, quoting Isaiah 58: "Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah--to 'undo the heavy burdens... (and) let the oppressed go free.'" He also used language from Romans 12 to call for perseverance in the face of struggle.
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Where have many commanders in chief turned to for inspiration, comfort, and direction at critical crossroads of American history? The Bible. American Presidents have frequently cited the Bible in inaugural addresses, State of the Union speeches, and beyond. These Bible verses have been used to call citizens to action, as inspiration to a country divided or at war, and sometimes as a comfort in times of national tragedy. This eight-day plan gives you a glimpse at different presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy, and how they incorporated the Bible into their speeches.
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