On September 12th, 1962, President Kennedy gave an impassioned speech defending the country's decision to devote resources towards a moon mission. Over 50 years later, that speech is just as ...

In the speech, excerpted below, Kennedy announced that he would be sending civil rights legislation to Congress; that legislation was passed after his death and signed into law by President Lyndon B.

One of the keys to John F Kennedy's, (known as JFK) hold on the American people was his ability to deliver powerful speeches, especially in televised addresses to the nation. Drafted by ...

This is an excerpt of the speech Kennedy made in response to Parkin's glowing introduction: I thank very sincerely the committee and I thank very sincerely all of you people who have come and have ...