John Kennedy actually said...

I also call upon the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that da...

It has been traditional to regard the out-of-doors as 'free.'

Our task I believe, Mr. President, is to prove that the free life and the abundant life go hand in hand

We also want to express our high esteem for you personally for having taken over the affairs of your country at a critical time