In his inaugural address, John F. Kennedy explains specifically how he plans to honor his promise that the United States will do everything it takes to uphold liberty in nations across the world. In the following paragraphs he states clearly that the country will help those "struggling to break the bonds of mass misery" not to compete against the communists or to lure voters but because it is the right thing to do. He also offers a special pedge to the sisters nations south of the United States "to convert our good words into good deeds" to fight poverty. Moreover, he addresses the adversary nations with a request of peace. Therefore, this inaugural address is a pledge of peace and liberty.