30 quotes

John F. Kennedy

1917 - 1963

John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was known for his charismatic leadership, efforts to promote civil rights, and for initiating the Apollo space program, which led to the successful moon landing in 1969.

  1. A journey to Thousand miles begins with one step

    John F. KennedyDominique Enright, 2003. The Wicked Wit of John F. Kennedy
  2. Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

    John F. KennedyRemarks at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, June 6, 1962
  3. I think 'Hail to the Chief' has a nice ring to it.

    John F. KennedyWRTI Radio script: Asked to name his favorite song, John F. Kennedy famously replied, I think 'Hail to the Chief' has a nice ring to it
  4. We must use time as a tool, not as a couch

    John F. KennedySpeech at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, September 26, 1960
  5. Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

    John F. KennedyAddress to the National Association of Manufacturers, December 5, 1961
  6. Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.

    John F. KennedyAddress in Seattle at the University of Washington, November 16, 1961