"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." Don't ask what the country can do for you, but ask what you can do for the country.

——From the inaugural address of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy:

What we celebrate today is not a victory for a political party, but a celebration of freedom; it is It symbolizes both the end and the beginning; it means renewal and change. For I have sworn before you and before Almighty God the same solemn oath that our forefathers made nearly one and three-quarters of a century ago. The world is very different today because man holds in the hands of his own flesh and blood the power to eliminate all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. But the revolutionary beliefs our ancestors fought so hard to uphold are still being debated around the world. That belief is destined that human rights do not come from government generosity, but are given by God.

We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let me tell our friends from here and now, and also tell our enemies that this torch has been passed on to a new generation of Americans. , they were born in this century, have been tempered by war, and influenced by a harsh and arduous peace. They are proud of our ancient traditions, and are unwilling to witness or allow the gradual deprivation of human rights. Our country has always been unswervingly committed to these human rights, and we are currently vigorously safeguarding them at home and around the world.

Let every nation know that whether it wishes us good or bad, we will pay any price, endure any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any enemy, to ensure the survival of freedom. and implementation.

That's what we're committed to - and more.

We promise to treat those old allies who share the same culture and spiritual traditions with us as true friends. As long as we unite, there is almost nothing that cannot be accomplished in many cooperative undertakings. If we are divided, we will be unable to do anything, because we will not dare to cope with powerful challenges when we have different opinions and go our own way.

To those new nations whom we welcome into the ranks of free nations, we pledge ourselves never to allow one form of colonial rule to disappear only to be replaced by another far more cruel tyranny. We cannot always expect them to support our views, but we always hope that they will resolutely safeguard their own freedoms, and we should remember that in the past, those who were foolish enough to ride on the back of a tiger to gain momentum ended up being Devoured by a tiger.

To those who live in the huts and villages that dot half the world and strive to break the chains of widespread poverty, we pledge to do our best to help them save themselves, no matter how long it takes. Not because the Communists would do that, not because we asked for their votes, but because it was the right thing to do. If a free society cannot help the many poor, it cannot preserve the few rich.

To our sister republics and republics within our borders, we offer a special pledge: to turn our good promises into good deeds and to aid free men and women in new alliances for progress. Government to throw off the shackles of poverty. But this kind of peaceful revolution to realize one's own aspirations should not become the prey of countries with ill intentions. Let all our neighbors know that we will unite with them to resist aggression or subversion in any part of America. Let other countries know that the Western Hemisphere will take care of its own affairs.

As for the United Nations, the world parliament of sovereign states, it is our last and best hope in today's era when the tools of war are developing faster than the tools of peace. We would like to reaffirm our commitment to support; not to let it become a forum for abuse only, to strengthen its protection of the weak countries of the new country, and to expand the areas in which its power can be used.

Finally, to those countries that are our enemies, what we want to offer is not a guarantee, but a demand: both sides start anew to seek peace, and do not wait until the dangerous and destructive forces unleashed by science are intentionally or unintentionally Bringing all mankind to self-destruction.

We dare not tempt them by showing weakness.

For only when our force becomes unquestionably stronger can we be sure beyond a shadow of a doubt that force will never be used.

Neither of these two powerful groupings of nations can be reassured by current trends - both are burdened by the cost of modern weapons, and both are wary of the ever-increasing growth of lethal atomic power. There should be horror, but both sides are competing to change the unstable balance of terror, and this balance can temporarily prevent mankind from finally engaging in war.

So let's start over, and both parties should remember that humility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity always needs to be verified. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear negotiation.

Let both sides explore the issues that unite us instead of wasting energy on the issues that divide us. Let both sides formulate for the first time sincere and definite proposals for the inspection and control of arms, and place under the absolute control of all nations that unlimited power which is capable of destroying other nations.

Let both sides seek to inspire the wonders of science rather than its horrors. Let us join forces to explore the planet, conquer deserts, eradicate disease, exploit the depths of the oceans, and encourage art and commerce.

Let’s work together in every corner of the world to follow Isaiah’s command to “unload heavy burdens…(and) let the oppressed go free.”

If established The beachhead of cooperation can curb suspicions. So, let both parties join forces to make a new effort. This is not to pursue a new balance of power, but to establish a new world ruled by law, in which the strong are just, the weak are safe and peaceful. In hand.

None of this will be accomplished in the first hundred days, not in the first thousand days, not in the lifetime of this administration, or even while we are here on earth. completed during a lifetime. But let's get started.

My compatriots, the final results of our cause are not mainly in my hands, but in your hands. Since the founding of our country, every generation of Americans has answered the call to prove their loyalty to their country. The graves of young Americans who answered this call to military service are scattered around the globe.

Now the trumpet calls us again - not a call to arms, although weapons are what we need; not a call to war, although we are ready to fight; it is a call to us year after year. Take up the struggle that is protracted and indeterminate, "rejoice in hope and endure in adversity"; a struggle against the common enemies of mankind - tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.

Can we form a great global alliance from east to west, north and south to deal with these enemies and ensure a more prosperous life for all mankind? Are you willing to participate in this historic effort?

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been given the task of defending freedom when it encounters its greatest dangers. I will never shrink from this responsibility; I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would be willing to trade places with other people and other generations. The energy, faith, and devotion we bring to this effort will illuminate our country and all those who serve it, and the light gathered from this flame will illuminate the world.

So, fellow citizens: Don’t ask what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country.

Citizens of the world: Ask not what America is willing to do for you, but ask what together we can do for human freedom. Finally, whether you are a citizen of the United States or a citizen of other countries around the world, please hold us to the same high standards of strength and sacrifice that we demand of you. Our only sure reward is a clear conscience, and the final judge of our actions is history. Let us lead our beloved country forward, asking for God's blessing and support, but we know that in this world, God has a certain task. This is the task we ourselves should shoulder.