From the archives: John F. Kennedy delivers one of his most famous lines in 1961 inaugural speech

On Jan. 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy was sworn into office as the 35th president of the United States. Watch CBS News' live coverage from that day as Kennedy famously appealed to Americans to "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

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[tpena]

"United there's little we cannot do... Divided there is little we can do"... Man, if only we could have a president like that rn, forget the parties... that'd be beautiful

[TTHY_RiFiCE]

“Ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.” My first time hearing this quote and it comes literally right after his most famous of all 🤨

[TheRoyalBavarian]

I think school children need to see this to understand what is still needed.

[Sean.thegreat]

I'm 22, and I'm african American. This man inspires me so much. It's a shame how politics don't conduct themselves like this anymore.

[alfredfreedomjones]

Rest In Peace Mr. President
I hope one day you’ll receive the slightest bit of justice.
“The rights of man come not from the generosity of state, but from the hand of God”

[dape]

The greatest Presidential inaugural speech of all time. This was recorded on video tape--a new invention at that time!

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

John F. Kennedy - One of the greatest presidents in U.S. history.

[marajosephmilio]

I am never tired of listening to this powerful and electric voice that truly touches every human soul and heart. What a speech ❤❤😂😂

[hectorlopez]

A great man and a great president. America was fantastic with this man as president.

[LogsMaggot]

"To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided there is little we can do--for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder."

This is my favourite line from this speech. Grazie Presidente. Viva la pace, viva la libertà 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇸

[miguelparada]

I can't believe this was 62 years ago. How time fly's.

[NARASIMHARAOJVL]

The accent is not difficult to understand, the message is crystal clear to assimilate and the democratic spirit is a must to follow - a unique speech from a legend of the century

[jfkkennedy]

My hero for ever ...I am french and I was 13 ya when he said "We shall go to the moon before the end of 70th....WHAT A DREAM !
thank you to you Mr President for eternity

[lalasworld]

i live in DC and often visit Mr Kennedys resting place, to pay respect, he was a hero in every way!

[rudeawakening]

What PROFOUND words,
What GREAT conviction,
from a TRUE leader …
God rest his soul .
Peace ☮️

[patriciadimaggiosiergiej]

So unfair his life was cut short..he was only getting better! A great President! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[sportyspice]

We will have a political class with this level of integrity. All we have to do is understand and care for each other, and our leadership will be the product of our brotherhood. God bless everyone in this nation and the world.

[raulmacias]

I have been lobbying various uploaders to include the Oath as part of the upload and finally it's here!
CBS News cameramen provided the best footage of this glorious moment and day!
Thank You CBS News Archives!🇺🇲

[kayderrich]

I enjoyed listening his speech I loved it a lot even his quote too and I wanna say Congratulations John F Kennedy for becoming our 35th president of the United States and to his wife Jackie for becoming the First Lady of the United States these two are my favorite I like them a lot and I think that these two were so happy in heaven when they heard when they became both President and First Lady of the United States And I wanna say I’m proud of you two for becoming our President and First Lady congratulations you too

[awesomeness]

RIP Kennedy. Still one of the greatest