John F. (John Fitzgerald) Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy, often referred to as JFK, was the 35th president of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the youngest person elected president. Kennedy served at the height of the Cold War, and the majority of his foreign policy concerned relations with the Soviet Union and Cuba. A Democrat, Kennedy represented Massachusetts in both houses of the United States Congress prior to his presidency.
State of the Union Addresses
Step back in time to hear the stirring words of a president who rallied a nation facing economic hardship, social change, and global tensions, laying out a plan for a brighter future.
By John F. (John Fitzgerald) Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address
In a world on the brink, a new leader's words ignite a spark of hope, urging a generation to unite and sacrifice for a brighter future.
By John F. (John Fitzgerald) Kennedy