Political Quotes

John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “The flag of the United States of America shall hereafter be displayed at the United States Marine Corps Memorial in…”

On the recordJune 11, 1961
The flag of the United States of America shall hereafter be displayed at the United States Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, at all times during the day and night, except when the weather is inclement.
Said by
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 3418—Display of the Flag at the United States Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Virginia

Share

More from John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Nov 13, 1963

And I think that--the governmental standards, let me say, on the whole I think compare favorably with those in Washington, with those in some other parts of America.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

This is the worst attack on foreign aid that we have seen since the beginning of the Marshall plan.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

No, we are going to bring back several hundred before the end of the year.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

It symbolizes, I believe, this highway, first of all, the partnership between the Federal Government and the States, which is essential to the progress of all of our people.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation