388,903 views
26 votes
26 votes
What did President Kennedy mean when he said, “…. ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”

A.President Kennedy wanted to keep Americans from supporting a war with Cuba.
B.President Kennedy wanted to stress the need for volunteerism and caring for others.
C.President Kennedy wanted to underscore the values of the Republican party.
D.President Kennedy wanted to remind Americans to pay their taxes on time.

User David Limkys
by
2.5k points

2 Answers

21 votes
21 votes

Answer: It’s B

Step-by-step explanation:

President Kennedy wanted to remind his fellow Americans that being a citizen is not about taking from your government but, instead it is about giving and caring for all who live in your community, state and nation.


Also got it right on the quiz

User Genisage
by
2.9k points
15 votes
15 votes

The correct answer is A, President Kennedy wanted to keep Americans from supporting a war with Cuba.

Kennedy, in his inaugural speech in 1961, urged Americans to serve the public and the world. Immediately after his inauguration (in March 1961), Kennedy played a key role in the establishment of the Peace Corps. Volunteers were recruited from all over the world to participate in the Peace Corps. The Peace Corps served underdeveloped nations around the world.

User Fehguy
by
2.6k points