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Editorial
January 26, 1961
The Lexington Advertiser
Lexington, Holmes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Frank Smith's Newsletter editorial on JFK's inauguration criticizes Eisenhower's denial of global deterioration and economic issues, urges Kennedy to provide strong leadership against communist advances in Laos, Cuba, Congo, and beyond, while awakening Americans to the dangers.
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Frank Smith's
NEWSLETTER
John F. Kennedy took the oath of office as President of the United States Friday and assumed the most terrible responsibility of any human being. One of the terrifying aspects of this responsibility is the failure of the American people to recognize the dangers. Despite the economic recession, and the various other economic ills which plague us, the surface of American life is still securely comfortable.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower has followed the precept that most problems become less grave if you just ignore them.
He always used the power of his office to draw a picture of a constantly improving world situation in a period when the world situation was constantly deteriorating. The very fact that this deterioration has been concealed, or otherwise ignored, will make President Kennedy's task even harder. Not only must we have new, affirmative and positive leadership in meeting America's world responsibilities, but the American people must be aroused to this urgent necessity.
The great majority of Americans may remain comfortable and unconcerned for a little while longer, but the responsible citizens who mold the thought and action of our country must awaken to their responsibilities.
The American economy is stagnant. The once almighty dollar is dangerously weak in the world markets. The weapons balance is in worse shape than the dollar balance.
The arrogant Communist pressure in little Laos is symbolic of the troubles we face in every part of the world. More and more boldly the Soviets are guiding their every effort to take over the weaker nations newly liberated by the developing forces of nationalism. They have largely succeeded in Cuba, and may do so in Laos and the Congo.
We face the possibility that the influence of the Kremlin will predominate in Southeast Asia, in Africa. and in much of Latin America and Middle East. The task of John F. Kennedy is to provide American leadership which will turn the tide of this new wave of Communist success.
All Americans devoutly wish him success in these efforts.
NEWSLETTER
John F. Kennedy took the oath of office as President of the United States Friday and assumed the most terrible responsibility of any human being. One of the terrifying aspects of this responsibility is the failure of the American people to recognize the dangers. Despite the economic recession, and the various other economic ills which plague us, the surface of American life is still securely comfortable.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower has followed the precept that most problems become less grave if you just ignore them.
He always used the power of his office to draw a picture of a constantly improving world situation in a period when the world situation was constantly deteriorating. The very fact that this deterioration has been concealed, or otherwise ignored, will make President Kennedy's task even harder. Not only must we have new, affirmative and positive leadership in meeting America's world responsibilities, but the American people must be aroused to this urgent necessity.
The great majority of Americans may remain comfortable and unconcerned for a little while longer, but the responsible citizens who mold the thought and action of our country must awaken to their responsibilities.
The American economy is stagnant. The once almighty dollar is dangerously weak in the world markets. The weapons balance is in worse shape than the dollar balance.
The arrogant Communist pressure in little Laos is symbolic of the troubles we face in every part of the world. More and more boldly the Soviets are guiding their every effort to take over the weaker nations newly liberated by the developing forces of nationalism. They have largely succeeded in Cuba, and may do so in Laos and the Congo.
We face the possibility that the influence of the Kremlin will predominate in Southeast Asia, in Africa. and in much of Latin America and Middle East. The task of John F. Kennedy is to provide American leadership which will turn the tide of this new wave of Communist success.
All Americans devoutly wish him success in these efforts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Economic Policy
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Jfk Inauguration
Communist Threat
Foreign Policy
Economic Recession
Eisenhower Criticism
Laos Crisis
Cuba Soviet Influence
American Leadership
What entities or persons were involved?
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Soviets
Communists
Kremlin
Laos
Cuba
Congo
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Challenges For President Kennedy In Countering Communist Expansion And Addressing Economic Stagnation
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Kennedy's Leadership, Critical Of Eisenhower's Denial, Urgent Call For American Awareness
Key Figures
John F. Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Soviets
Communists
Kremlin
Laos
Cuba
Congo
Key Arguments
Eisenhower Ignored Deteriorating World Situation
American People Fail To Recognize Dangers Despite Economic Recession
Need For Affirmative Leadership To Meet World Responsibilities
Economy Stagnant, Dollar Weak, Weapons Balance Poor
Communist Pressure In Laos Symbolizes Global Troubles
Soviets Succeeding In Taking Over Weaker Nations Like Cuba
Risk Of Kremlin Dominance In Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East
Kennedy Must Turn Tide Of Communist Success