John F. Kennedy - Address on Civil Rights

You can view the full speech here: http://millercenter.org/scripps/archive/speeches/detail/3375

Kennedy speaks from the Oval Office in response to the National Guard being sent to protect African American students at the University of Alabama. The President declares that a moral crisis exists in America and requests congressional action to expedite desegregation through legislation.

June 11th, 1963

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[rpgmaker]

This man was taken from us too early. With this speech and subsequent bill JFK helped humanity to progress to the next level. Thank you JFK.

[Steenville]

"The rights of every man is dimished when the rights of one man are threathened".. just one quote from another great speech!

[worldinacup]

@52298Beebop2 How is that racist? To be racist, you must state that a particular race of people is superior than another. The N-word or even Negro are not racist, yet, these words are offensive to a particular race of people. However, I do see what you are getting at, but I do not agree, and I do not believe that it is strange for John F. Kennedy to have used that word.

[SiLeNtXDeseCraTE]

John F. Kennedy was a classic example of very inspired politicians who are very with The Present. He led the nation through reflection of life and love for his country. His very patriotic, loving, speeches and youthful appearance united all people in Truth. Your interest in him will serve you as an epic first step in a great journey: search for the "Truth Contest" in Google and click on the very first result, then click on "The Present" and read what it has to say.

[VikingTurtles]

Why would someone dislike this? It confuses me.

[52298Beebop2]

Did JFK say Negr*? Because today if you say that you are racist. But it's ok if they say it to there own race. Does that seem strange to you?

[roygib09]

@bluesboy25000 the federal reserve wouldnt exist no more, and you can only imagine how great that would be....

[Royster1992]

i alway have believed if JFK was still alive, we probably would have won the Vietnam war.

He may have been a Democrat, but he sure as hell Hated everything about Communism!!!!!!

[gunny426plymouth]

I agree on everything My role model says but hasn't those figures come back to that or more? Not for racial views or hardships but because of laziness? Truly, isn't it? Some will try to do this try to get a education, try to get a job, try. But will not succeed because his fellow's will not allow him, they oppress them, put them down much as they did in the 50's but now by there own race because they are trying not to be worthless. This my fellow Americans too is not right...

[anoxisblowed]

youngest president

[bluesboy25000]

As a young man who grew up decades after JFK, my mom often read me stories about JFK and how young he was. I often wonder what this country would have been like had he and Bobby lived.

[texaspete66]

What a loss. RIP John F Kennedy. Where is this inspired leadership today ? How can such a fine man make such wicked enemies ? JFK was not perfect, he was no saint but he was a champion of the people & he tried his best for his country. He done some very good things and with his mistakes did learn from them and tried to correct them. He did not deserve such a brutal and tragic fate.