President Kennedy's Speech at Rice University

On Sept. 12, 1962, President John F. Kennedy announced that the United States would land men on the moon.

[michaelbarsiattorneyatlawa]

After watching this speech no one can deny JFK's leadership and vision. That is why America still loves the man and misses him! RIP

[thepolishdude]

Its sad to think that JFK never got to see the program he envisioned.

[matthewmullins]

probably the best speech ever given by a u.s. president

[tommehcat]

This speech is so powerful to me I listen to this before the gym.

[rambunctious]

9:12 is probably the timestamp you’re looking for. The most famous moment from this speech.

[iliver]

We need a leader who can fill the nation with hope like he did

[NateJHuber]

Back when the president was like a coach that could rally the heart of the nation, as if it were a singular cohesive team.

[anujmchitale]

The full speech is truly a relic for mankind.

[inhibited]

"we meet at a college known for knowledge, a city noted for progress, in a state noted for strength and we stand in need of all". Then the speech just gets better. What incredible writing. I can't recall reading anything written that well.

[kennykaufman]

The confidence, elegance, leadership and passionate determination that just reeks out of this speech.... boy, doesn't the UNITED States of America need someone like him desperately Sheer Inspirational Unifying Transcendence.

[sj]

I listen to this speech every time I need the extra motivation to study.

[jpm]

"This city of Houston, this state of Texas, this country of the United States was not built by those who waited and rested and wished to look behind them."

[Camop-izkt]

One of the most important and moving speeches in Presidential history. It's sad that he didn't live to see his goal achieved.

[jenniferarzola]

This is the Kind of Speech America needs today.

[NrmalDude]

Bro is so inspirational he almost had me clapping at home, 63 years later.

[gooodoll]

"We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard."

[grantarbuckle]

RIP JFK. What a president. Most likely one of the best

[jeffallcock]

Probably the most visionary speech ever made by an US President. As inspiring today as it was more than 5O yrs ago.

[mariaw.]

this video is the reason that i applied to and am now attending Rice University!!!! an incredible institution and speech!

[archipiphanyworkshop]

This speech is one of the greatest recorded speeches of all time. Great justification on individual and collective pioneering.