Political Quotes

John Kennedy

The Public Record

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Massachusetts and is often remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Kennedy also established the Peace Corps, promoting international service and cooperation, and he advocated for civil rights, laying the groundwork for future legislation in this area.

Mar 12, 1961

As a citizen of the United States let me be the first to admit that we North Americans have not always grasped the significance of this common mission.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 20, 1961

I don't think we have to read these tests which we have seen so much of during the last 10 years.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 19, 1961

We are educating a greater proportion of our youth to a higher degree of competency than any other country on earth.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 19, 1961

These people are among the lowest income groups in the country.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 15, 1961

I urgently recommend to the Congress the enactment of this emergency program so that it can cover the 1961 crop.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 15, 1961

I wish to thank you and your cabinet colleagues for your thoughtful message of congratulation upon my inauguration in office.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 14, 1961

The interests of NATO, and the Atlantic Community as a whole, are not military alone.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 14, 1961

So, I am a strong believer in the United Nations and while it is possible to say that they might interfere with some legitimate interest of ours in the future, I am prepared to say that their actions in the past, at present, and I believe…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 14, 1961

If you are unemployed and out of a job you think there is a recession.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like John Fitzgerald Kennedy