Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

I look forward to an America which will reward achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in business or statecraft. I look forward to an America which will steadily raise the standards of artistic accomplishment and which will steadily enlarge cultural opportunities for all of our citizens. And I look forward to an America which commands respect throughout the world not only for its strength but for its civilization as well.

I look forward to an America which will reward achievement i

Summary

This quote expresses the hope for a future America that values and celebrates achievements in the arts to the same extent as achievements in business or statecraft. It envisions a society that consistently sets higher standards for artistic accomplishments and expands cultural opportunities for all its citizens. Moreover, it aspires to an America that is not only admired for its strength but also respected globally for its civilization and cultural contributions.

By John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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