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 …

Listen to the speech. Inaugural Address of President John F. Kennedy Washington, D.C. January 20, 1961. Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, Reverend Clergy, fellow citizens:

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Listen to the speech. View related documents. President John F. Kennedy New York City September 25, 1961. Mr. President, honored delegates, ladies and gentlemen: We meet in an hour of grief and challenge. Dag Hammarskjold is dead. But the United Nations lives. His tragedy is deep in our hearts, but the task for which he died is at the top of ...

President John F. Kennedy November 22, 1963. I am honored to have this invitation to address the annual meeting of the Dallas Citizens Council, joined by the members of the Dallas Assembly – and pleased to have this opportunity to salute the Graduate Research Center of the Southwest.

On June 11, President Kennedy made the decision to give a televised evening speech announcing his civil rights bill proposal. Although Kennedy delivered part of the talk extemporaneously, it was one of his best speeches--a heartfelt appeal in behalf of a moral cause that included several memorable lines calling upon the country to honor its ...

Listen to the speech. View related documents. President John F. Kennedy Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City April 27, 1961. Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen: I appreciate very much your generous invitation to be here tonight.

Listen to the speech. View related documents. President John F. Kennedy San Antonio, Texas November 21, 1963. Mr. Secretary, Governor, Mr. Vice President, Senator, Members of the Congress, members of the military, ladies and gentlemen: For more than 3 years I have spoken about the New Frontier.

2 days ago · In his speech President Kennedy addresses the recent death of Secretary-General Hammarskjold, presents six proposals for the new Disarmament Program, and provides information on the current crises in Berlin, Germany, Laos, and South Vietnam.

Feb 19, 2007 · I like to think that that was John F. Kennedy’s best speech. Certainly his most important speech. I know many people think the inaugural was his best, but this was better and more important, because it said more.