Inauguration of John F. Kennedy 1961-01-20

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The inaugural address of John F. Kennedy was the only inaugural address ever delivered by U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy made the speech during inaugural ceremonies on January 20, 1961, immediately after Chief Justice Earl Warren had sworn Kennedy in. The address is 1364 words and took 13 minutes and 59 seconds to deliver, from the first word to the last word, not including applause at the end, making it the fourth-shortest inaugural address ever delivered. Notable Passages * "The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life." * "Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate." * "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country" * "For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed." * "Let both sides... bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations."

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callom90 (Friday 8th of August 2008 04:40:28 PM)
i think it was a pl0t to kill him
icaronene (Monday 21st of July 2008 02:02:55 PM)
United States is the country who fight for liberty and kill his patriots.
nobssagittarius2 (Thursday 5th of June 2008 11:17:41 AM)
John was the last Senator to be elected president. (This year that will end.)
theicelands (Tuesday 20th of May 2008 05:08:56 PM)
Greggl61- yeah americans really dont know what its like to be in a world war. I don't think obama would be catastrophically bad... but i'm not too partial about the any of the candidates.. and just out of curiosity, when you mean "experienced man" do you also mean "experienced women" like Hillary? (I'm not saying i support her either, i just consider her as having experience)
greggl61 (Wednesday 10th of September 2008 02:40:35 PM)
Yes absolutely. I'm certainly open to a woman president if she's the right person for the job. Gender makes no difference to me. Just an individual who is seasoned by years of experience is really what is important for all of us.
greggl61 (Tuesday 20th of May 2008 02:55:25 PM)
The shit you've been through?Exactly what "shit" have we been through? This present generation has no concept of what being in a World War is like.We don't ration gas,food or provisions like 60 years ago.You speak of Al Qaeda like they are a figment of the imagination.Not worried about them?That very attitude is what scares me.I pray an experienced man gets the job and Obama ain't him.I don't "piss match" on here either so writing back to lecture me will be deleted before I read it. Good day.
all4uanew (Wednesday 10th of September 2008 03:34:45 AM)
Learning proper english and punctuation might help your cause, fool.
greggl61 (Wednesday 10th of September 2008 02:38:18 PM)
Your a fucking idiot if you can't read what I said. Little feckless assholes like you should try and use that lump of shit 3 feet above your ass that you call "a brain" before you comment with such idiotic drivel. You know shit and you are shit. Now fuck off. Can you understand that?
dave98503 (Sunday 20th of April 2008 10:26:36 PM)
I mean this in no disrespect to John Kennedy. But I've "done enough" for this country and payed all my High taxes over the years to help build schools and hospitals in Iraq. In all my work places, I have not seen the high paying CEOs, making millions, do anything for this country while I got laid off. It's always the poor getting screwed over. It's time we turn that statement around. What can my country do for me? instead of taking all my money and screwing me over, time and time again.
djdk89 (Friday 15th of August 2008 09:25:35 PM)
yeah i feel your pain but we need change in Washington