In his inauguration speech, John F. Kennedy believed that one important responsibility for all Americans was to help others and work together for a better world. He said, “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country,” which means he wanted people to focus on giving back rather than just receiving.
Kennedy's policy goals were different from those of past presidents because he emphasized global cooperation and helping other countries. For example, he talked about the importance of looking beyond America’s borders and supporting freedom everywhere, while some previous leaders focused more on America's interests alone.