A New Generation of Americans

In his speech, John F. Kennedy says that “In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course.” What does he mean by this statement? Why might he have included it in his speech? Write a journal entry in which you respond to this quotation and agree or disagree with Kennedy’s opinion. Be sure to explain your reasoning. If you agree, what steps do you think individual Americans can take to keep the country on “course”?