President Kennedy's Address to the American Society of Newspaper Editors, 4/20/61 (TNC:197)

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TNC:197 President Kennedy delivered this speech on April 20, 1961 to the American Society of Newspaper Editors following the failed Bay of Pigs invasion by US-backed Cuban exiles.

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All Comments (21)
  • It's weird to witness a president speak so eloquently. You almost have to be intelligent to understand him. Different times.
  • The last politician on earth who had integrity, decency and was true to the heart.
  • I’m 22 years old, this just seems like a whole different world.

    Integrity, Intellect, it’s all so beautiful to see.

    Hard to believe this was America a short time ago.:/
  • @lucienberl
    It makes me cry thinking about all his plans that just stopped. Everything designed to make America great.
  • @colemcmahon7200
    Our knowledge is heavily restricted to fit what the govt and media want you to believe
  • @hectorlopez1069
    The 60s when President Kennedy did so much for all of us. Thank you President Kennedy.
  • @gilgamarsh
    The standing ovation at the end is absolutely genuine. Difficult to watch knowing the outcome. This speech should be shared as far and wide as possible. This is what American leadership can and should be.
  • @JeanValljeann
    A man of peace, God bless Mr. President Kennedy, he was a good man, a kind hearted one, a man who loved peace, who loved his country.
  • @bizzirker
    Why would anyone not want us to hear, or think they should keep us from hearing , one of this great presidents most prophetic speeches?? Todays Democratic party is certainly not JFK's party
  • Remember your history as a nation ...and what you truly stand for, and against 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
  • @giljesus8298
    Had it not been for this man, we might not have been here today. Thank you, President Kennedy. RIP.
  • @ciccioaporta3774
    I could listen to my President read The Post on the throne , and it would still be enthralling. My allegiance and commitment to my Country will always be redoubled , because of you ,sir.
  • The country would probably a very different, a much better place if his life and term hadn't been cut short. He's always going to be my favorite President.
  • I love how he’s just acting like a regular human being and not thinking he’s better than everybody else because he was president he’s just talking to the people around him and slouching before he is introduced he was a amazing man
  • @Her_Menxce
    John f Kennedy was one of the best presidents
  • @TedH.
    President Kennedy respected the Press and they in turn respected him. His Press Conferences were legendary.
  • @MrsHandyRU
    Have a feeling we will be meeting several Kennedys soon.