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John F. Kennedy: The Inaugural Address (Words That Changed America)
John F Kennedy The Inaugural Address - Words That Changed America Author:John F. Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, Elizabeth Partridge The speech that inspired a generation of Americans — John F. KennedyÕs Inaugural Address of 1961 was an unforgettable, stirring call to arms, in which he exhorted all Americans ÒAsk not what your country will do for you, but what you can do for your country.Ó In honor of the 50th anniversary of that address, Viking will issue a handsome, collect... more »ible edition of the speech, which also features an introduction by Caroline Kennedy, daughter of the late president, and a vivid historical overview of the state of the world at that date by award-winning author, Elizabeth Partridge. Also included are Robert FrostÕs poem read on the occasion of the inauguration, and excerpts from some of John F. KennedyÕs most memorable speeches.« less