John. Kennedy used historical references in his inaugural address to declare how he intended to work in favor of the country and the citizens' life.
Explanation:
First of all, John F. Kennedy used this address to declare all his intentions to become a leader in all the ways the previous leaders of the country did. First of all, he points out the native Americans, the poor, and how he is going to help them live a life with more quality. Also, he recalled the country's allies to tell them that they had to work to secure the world's safety. As well as to keep the order in place so everyone could achieve a life with dignity.
A passive voice is whenever you make the object of an action the subject of the sentence you are writing. (Ex: Why was the road crossed by the chicken?)
An active voice is whenever you make the subject of the sentence doing the verb's action. (Ex: The chicken crossed the road.)