Remembering JFK

From iTunes' podcast series of the more memorable speeches of John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States whose assassination in Dallas 45 years ago today, among many effects known and still unknowable, deprived this country and the world of one of the most inspiring orators of the 20th Century, this is "The City Upon a Hill" speech.  It contains many memorable passages including this on how he hoped history would regard his administration's judgment, "... with enough wisdom to know what we did not know, and enough candor to admit it."

Address of President-Elect John F. Kennedy Delivered to a Joint Convention of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at The State House, Boston, January 9, 1961. In the speech, which would later become known as “The City Upon a Hill” speech, Kennedy paid tribute to the early role Massachusetts played in creating a republic – he thanked the citizens of Massachusetts for a lifetime of friendship and trust – and he laid out the four essential qualities that he hoped would characterize his government: courage, judgment, integrity and dedication.

Speech runs about 9:48

Be sure to check in over at The Political Game; our resident Kennedy historian has a "This Day In History" post planned for sometime today. 

Comments

[Tara Rowe]

Thanks for the mention. Great post!

[MountainGoat]

Thanks Tara, doesn't hold a candle to your Dealey post, though.