JFK, a friend to Canada

(Technical note: Blips in audio) "Nothing is more vital than the unity of the United States and Canada," says President John F. Kennedy in his address to Parliament. The U.S. president encourages Canada to join a coalition meant to increase military ownership in the Cold War era. Though President Kennedy's speech is a serious one, he still manages to charm Canadians during his two-day visit. Newspapers write about his "Florida-tanned figure" and "smiling first lady."

Kennedy's Parliamentary address is met with frequent bursts of applause, cheers and standing ovations. It's because his speech is studded with eloquent turns of phrase. He unveils his famous aphorism: "Geography has made us neighbours; history has made us friends." JFK also attempts a few sentences in French, but says he regrets doing so when his wife's French is far superior. Jackie Kennedy, watching from the gallery, smiles and looks smart in her pillbox hat.

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[1988scottcarey]

GOD BLESS JFK! CANADA LOVES YOU! ONE DAY WE WILL GET TO THE BOTTOM OF YOUR DEATH KIND GENTAL BUT FIRM AND JUST JOHN..MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

[TheIceman567]

@Animurh Your Country? No no First off says you're from Russia. Canada is a great ally of American and as an American i'm proud to say. This Man has every right to speak his mind in his country that will allow him. God Bless Canada and the US.

[Animurh]

@1988scottcarey no we don't, go move to America and get the hell out of my country

if you knew what America has really done to harm Canada you wouldn't think of saying that again

[Ypipable]

I'll just sit here...wait. Have a massage; check out the spa.

[Ypipable]

Who killed him? We'd like to know as soon as possible.

[Ypipable]

WE are going to get to the bottom of it!