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Ask Not What Your Country
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● FeaturedJohn F. Kennedy's famous inaugural address quote is a cornerstone of American rhetoric, inspiring civic duty. However, a small conjunction is often added, subtly changing its grammatical structure.
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What People Remember
Many people remember JFK's stirring words as, 'Ask not what your country can do for you, BUT what you can do for your country.'
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What's Actually True
The actual quote does not include the word 'but.' It is: 'Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.'
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#quotes#historical#jfk#speech#politics
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