Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 13, 1963
The future promise of any nation can be directly measured by the present prospects of its youth.
Said by
Joseph Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Special Message to the Congress on the Nation's Youth.

Share & report

More from Joseph Kennedy

Nov 4, 1963

This has been the most successful campaign since 1945 and, as all of you know very well from your own experience, these things do not just happen; they are made to happen, and it has required a good deal of effort by your chairman and by all of you, and we are very grateful to you.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 6, 1963

I want to express a very warm welcome to all of you to Washington.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1963

On that day let us gather in sanctuaries dedicated to worship and in homes blessed by family affection to express our gratitude for the glorious gifts of God; and let us earnestly and humbly pray that He will continue to guide and sustain us in the great unfinished tasks of achieving peace, justice, and understanding among all men and nations and of ending misery and suffering wherever they exist.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1963

But there are other troubles besetting the human family. Many of its members live in poverty and misery and despair.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation