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Passage

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"... Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.... And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country."

John F. Kennedy

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What is Kennedy implying in this excerpt from his inaugural address?

Americans are not responsible for defending freedom.
Americans have civil responsibility.
The government has a responsibility to all Americans.
The success of liberty is dependent upon America.

Answer 1

Americans have civil responsibility.

Step-by-step explanation:

John F. Kennedy was reminding the citizens that they had a civil responsibility and that means that they had to - actively participate in and contribute to the advancement of their country. The above excerpt from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address was an exhortation by the then President to all Americans whom he urged to serve their country instead of always being on the receiving end of benefits from their nation. When all citizens contribute their quota to the betterment of their country then there would be progress as they all work for the common good.