In under 14 minutes, President Kennedy delivered a moving speech that left a lasting impact on every American, including msnbc's Lawrence O'Donnell. After taking the oath of office at Capitol Hill ...

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 ...

JFK's first day as president (Jan. 20, 1961) is remembered most for his famous words in his inauguration speech "ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country." ...