1961 headline DISPLAY newspaper JOHN F KENNEDY INAUGURATION as US PRESIDENT

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SEE PHOTO----- COMPLETE, ORIGINAL NEWSPAPER, the Takoma News Tribune (WA) dated Janh 20, 1961. 

This newspaper contains a bold banner headline, photos, and a long detailed "sae day" account of the INAUGURATION of Democrat JOHN F KENNEDY as PRESIDENT of the US.

This newspaper prints highlights from the famous inaugural address given by JFK, including:

“So let us begin anew--remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.”

“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.”

The inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States was held on January 20, 1961. The inauguration marked the commencement of the term of John F. Kennedy as President (which lasted until his assassination two years, ten months, and two days later on November 22, 1963) and Lyndon B. Johnson as Vice President. Kennedy was sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States Earl Warren, and Johnson was sworn in by Sam Rayburn, the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

On John F. Kennedy’s inauguration day, January 20, 1961, a snowstorm created chaos in Washington, almost canceling the inaugural parade. The U.S. Army was put in charge of clearing the streets and former president Herbert Hoover missed the swearing-in ceremony because he couldn't fly into Washington. When the ceremony eventually started, a lectern caught fire during the invocation, and Vice President Lyndon Johnson fumbled his words during his swearing-in. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren and Robert Frost read one of his poems at the ceremony. Kennedy’s uplifting inaugural address, remembered by most historians as one of the best in the history of the United States, challenged Americans to serve their country at a time when the Cold War was stirring overseas and the civil rights struggle, in addition to other kinds of social reform, was growing at home.

The inaugural address was extremely well received. The visual experience and impact of the turnover from Eisenhower to Kennedy was very striking. Kennedy's election marked many firsts for the United States. At 43, Kennedy was the youngest president to be elected. Kennedy was also the first, and to this date, the only Catholic elected as commander-in-chief and he brought a sense of excitement among American Catholics. By a strange twist of fate, in replacing Eisenhower, then 70, the youngest elected president replaced the oldest president to serve at that time (Ronald Reagan surpassed Eisenhower as the oldest president to serve in 1981).

In addition, Kennedy was the first person born in the 20th century to have served as American president. Kennedy ascended the White House at a time of great economic prosperity, but his presidency wasn't without its challenges. He had to deal with the Cuban Missile Crisis and growing racial tensions that would eventually turn very violent.

Kennedy's inaugural address was the fourth-shortest inaugural address ever delivered, taking 13 minutes 59 seconds from first word to last word. The speech emphasized several themes: regular public service, which was later realized through the administration's Peace Corps effort, cooperation with Latin America, under the umbrella of what Kennedy referred to as "a new Alliance for Progress", and an increased emphasis on manned space exploration, culminating in landing of humans on the Moon initiated later in Kennedy's presidency.

Kennedy begins by talking about all that he has to deal with as president and as a global icon striving for peace. He says, "I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it," near the end of the speech, showing his persistence as a leader. He allows listeners to hear the strength of this determination in his words. He shares his energy with the people, stating that the goals of a better world require that effort is given by everyone. His ultimate goal of peace between opposing forces is shown through his idea to, "bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations." He stands strongly before those who are scared and tries to prove to the public that someone is out there who is not afraid to negotiate for peace. Calling people into action makes up a lot of his speech. He wants citizens ask themselves how they can help out the situation. He firstly says what not to do, and then he tells America what should be done. He lists many ideas together when it's necessary, for example, when he comments on the common struggle of mankind as the struggle against, "tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself.”

Kennedy uses many metaphors to appeal to his audience. For example, he uses a metaphor here to bond with the Southern nations, "to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty." His goal of liberation becomes even more evident with the use of this metaphor as well. He also shows that the injustices of the past will not be repeated freely with another metaphor. He refers to dictators of the past saying, "those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside," clearly shows his intentions of becoming a peaceful and just figure on the international level. His formal delivery creates a sense of national pride especially in referring to past Americans as "forebears," which is a sign of respect.

Inaugural Address: Famous Quotations

“So let us begin anew--remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.”

“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country.”

Great display newspaper for a "baby boomer" who remembers this event as a highlight of what was supposed to become a new era in the US !! 

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