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President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961) and Resource Materials

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    On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address in which he announced that "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty." This resource group includes 2 primary source images, a background essay and a transcript.

  • President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961): Background Essay


  • President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961): Transcript


  • President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961): Image 1


    This is an image of President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address in which he announced that "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty."

  • President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961): Image 2


    This is an additional image of President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address in which he announced that "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty."

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    Credits
    The National Archives and Records Administration (archives.gov)

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    The National Archives and Records Administration (archives.gov)

  • Source: National Archives

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    The National Archives and Records Administration (archives.gov)

  • Source: National Archives

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    The National Archives and Records Administration (archives.gov)

Gain insight into President John F. Kennedy’s hopes for his inaugural address as you examine his hand-written draft of and background information on the speech.

Contributor: The National Archives- Contributor