John Kennedy - Great Speeches - JFK

John Kennedy - Great Speeches - JFK

John F. Kennedy was one of the most eloquent and inspiring presidents in American history. His speeches were known for their idealism, their optimism, and their call to action.In this podcast, we will listen to many of JFK's most famous speeches, including his inaugural address, his speech at Rice University on the nation's space effort, and his address to the American people during the Cuban Missile Crisis.After each speech, we will discuss its significance and its impact on American culture and history. We will also consider the relevance of JFK's message today.This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about John F. Kennedy, his presidency, or his speeches. It is also for anyone who is inspired by JFK's vision for a better America.

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February 29, 2024 8 mins
I am proud to come to this city as the guest of your distinguished Mayor, who has symbolized throughout the world the fighting spirit of West Berlin. And I am proud to visit the Federal Republic with your distinguished Chancellor who for so many years has committed Germany to democracy and freedom and progress, and to come here in the company of my fellow American, General Clay, who has been in this city during its great moments of...
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Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, my copartners in Government, gentlemen and ladies:

The Constitution imposes upon me the obligation to "from time to time give to the Congress information of the State of the Union." While this has traditionally been interpreted as an annual affair, this tradition has been broken in extraordinary times.

These are extraordinary times. And we face an extraordinary challenge. Our strength as well as our c...
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Mr. Meany, Reverend Clergy, Governor Bryant, gentlemen, ladies:It's warmer here today than it was yesterday!I want to express my pleasure at this invitation. As one whose work and continuity of employment has depended in part upon the union movement, I want to say that I have been on the job, training for about 11 months, and feel that I have some seniority rights in the matter.I'm delighted to be here with you and with Secretary o...
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This Government, as promised, has maintained the closest surveillance of the Soviet military buildup on the island of Cuba. Within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of offensive missile sites is now in preparation on that imprisoned island. The purpose of these bases can be none other than to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere.Upon receiving the first prelimi...
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Senator Moss, my old colleague in the United States Senate, your distinguished Senator Moss, President McKay, Mr. Brown, Secretary Udall, Governor, Mr. Rawlings, ladies and gentlemen:
I appreciate your welcome, and I am very proud to be back in this historic building and have an opportunity to say a few words on some matters which concern me as President, and I hope concern you as citizens. The fact is, I take strength and hope in s...
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November 25, 2023 8 mins
In Boston, Massachusetts, Kennedy gives his last formal address before assuming the presidency. He articulates the characteristics of leadership that he will try to model in his administration.

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Good evening. The television and radio stations of the United States and their affiliated stations are proud to provide facilities for a discussion of issues in the current political campaign by the two major candidates for the presidency. The candidates need no introduction. The Republican candidate, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and the Democratic candidate, Senator John F. Kennedy. According to rules set by the candidates the...
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At Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California, Kennedy calls for the "New Frontier," his successor to the "New Deal" and the "Fair Deal."Acceptance of the Democratic Party Nomination - JFK John Kennedy

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President Kennedy speaks at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City before the American Newspaper Publishers Association. Kennedy asks the press for their cooperation in fighting Communism by applying the same standards for publishing sensitive materials in the current Cold War that they would apply in an officially declared war.

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John F. Kennedy was one of the most eloquent and inspiring presidents in American history. His speeches were known for their idealism, their optimism, and their call to action.In this podcast, we will listen to many of JFK's most famous speeches, including his inaugural address, his speech at Rice University on the nation's space effort, and his address to the American people during the Cuban Missile Crisis.After each speech, we wi...
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John F. Kennedy was one of the most eloquent and inspiring presidents in American history. His speeches were known for their idealism, their optimism, and their call to action.In this podcast, we will listen to many of JFK's most famous speeches, including his inaugural address, his speech at Rice University on the nation's space effort, and his address to the American people during the Cuban Missile Crisis.After each speech, we wi...
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John F. Kennedy was one of the most eloquent and inspiring presidents in American history. His speeches were known for their idealism, their optimism, and their call to action.In this podcast, we will listen to many of JFK's most famous speeches, including his inaugural address, his speech at Rice University on the nation's space effort, and his address to the American people during the Cuban Missile Crisis.After each speech, we wi...
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