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This section presents some of John F. Kennedy's most historic speeches; view a broader selection of his pre-presidential speeches and presidential speeches in our Speeches section. For a complete record of President Kennedy's public statements, see the Public Papers of the Presidents.
- Remarks at The Rudolph Wilde Platz, Berlin
In 1961, East German authorities began construction of a 12...
- The City Upon a Hill Speech
On January 9, 1961, President-elect John F. Kennedy returned...
- Acceptance of Democratic Nomination for President
On the late Friday afternoon of July 15, 1960, Senator John...
- Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961
JFK Speeches. Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961. Listen to...
- Remarks at The Rudolph Wilde Platz, Berlin
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Feb 8, 2022 · View All Pages in the National Archives Catalog. View Transcript. On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address in which he announced that "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty."
Jan 22, 2004 · Speeches. The audio from John Fitzgerald Kennedy's 1961 Inaugural Address. This is the speech with the famous quote "And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." Addeddate. 2004-01-22 20:01:30. Boxid. OL100020508. Identifier. JFK_Inaugural_Address_19610120. Run time. 14:33. Source.
Oct 26, 2012 · The Speeches of President John F. Kennedy is a podcast series of the most memorable and historical speeches delivered by John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. Each episode features a brief introduction by former Kennedy Library Curator Frank Rigg giving the historical co…
The speech was crafted by Kennedy and his speech writer Ted Sorensen. Kennedy had Sorensen study President Abraham Lincoln 's Gettysburg Address as well as other inaugural speeches. [39] [40] Kennedy began collecting thoughts and ideas for his inauguration speech in late November 1960.
