"... serve to organize and measure the BEST of our energies and skills." ... Without a doubt, THIS is the the most unassailable reasoning for space exploration. If not for manned space flight, a good many technological conveniences of today would have at least been delayed by decades, or would simply not exist.
"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.
I think Franklin used to read and often practice trying to write the sentences of some of the books better. He used that skill to insert some key words into Jefferson's like "self-evident" into the constitution when Jefferson asked him for his commentary.
The world would probably never get over the fact that he died so suddenly and tragically. We lost him. Forever. Plus, we lost Oswald too. So we will never know what was in his mind. Had Oswald lived, the JFK assassination would hv taken a different direction. Or if only Mrs. Marina Oswald said Yes she will come with him bringing the children....
We had a different Media machine back then. There was still a guiding point, a light that people respected. Today money is king, made on "clicks" and Likes, driven by controversies and division.
Now the elected officials have been responsible naming our country in the ground . Such polarization of both parties. I think the American people ; each state have an interview panel consisting of various types of people - an interview. That panel decides and holds the politician accountable. None of the Lobby crap either. Then only then will we have a President and Congress serving the people of this nation. They all get flilthy rich being a politician .
“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.” One of the greatest words spoken by man.
no, the best given by anyone, not just a president, arguably of course but I believe if to be the best written speech, and the best given speech of all time
In the obviously unbearable heat within the stadium, JFK keeps people entertained by a good portion of unexpected humour: "Why does Rice play Texas" and "Almost as hot as it here today". Just a masterpiece in all the aspects of a great speech. And a humiliation to todays politicians, wherever they may be.
Nobody could give a speech like this man could. His speeches are incredible. This one, is right up there with the Eisenhower speech as the 2 best speeches ever given.
"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."
SouthernChick You’re Chosen One declared Covid-19 a hoax and now 100,000+ Americans are dead. Meanwhile his wall still hasn’t been built and he’s showing his concern for poor and middle class Americans by giving billionaires like Jeff Bezos massive tax cuts. And NONE of your jobs have been brought back from China. Face it - you’ve been suckered and Trump’s turned your nation into an international laughingstock to boot.
@@siobhanofarrell4646 he never said covid was a hoax. stuck in the house watching the news all day i would have saw that one. ignoring the dum twitter fights he did a solid job, it was up to the governors to make the right plays(as it should be, local politics matter). i live in the "hot zone" and i watched cuomo fuck up by not doing the most obvious things(ie address the mta and protect the nursing homes). after hurricane sandy we should have been ready for an emergency but nope. local government should have been put in the spotlight during this event. places like california, texas and florida did pretty good but ny is 1/3 the deaths?(ny plus nj are counted together because so many people travel back and forth meaning that ny infected all of them).
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.
I was not from American 🇺🇸 but I was heard this man from far..My grand parents talked about him and thank to this video..Now i have a chance to see this man and how amazing he was to let me dream big
Probably those that for some unknown completely unprecedented reason still believe the moon landing or space program to be a hoax, or maybe they just did it due to the bad video quality completely ignoring the fact that it is such an old video and nobody can really do anything about that
Humanity's history. 5000 years from now, human-hybrid children living in far off moons and planets will watch this video as part of their human history class.
@@Shon-hs3ft Oswald was the trigger man but the force behind the killing of President Kennedy is the true culprit. Karma will get them one way or the other.
To be outlived by one's vision is probably the greatest achievement a man can get. Say about Oswald what you will, but his actions didn't stop Kennedy's legacy, but rather increased mankinds determination to conquer that final frontier of space. In a way, I have to thank him. I don't think I'd be studying spacecraft engineering right now without this bloody communist trying to kill not only Kennedy himself, but also all that he stood for.
@@hyliedoobius5114 Please!!! As if Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, or even Ronald Reagan would recognize the Republican party today. I just hope you live long enough to realize how bad the GOP (which I use to belong to) has become.
Kylian Mbappé Don’t start a “your favorite president isn’t a good president” argument. American presidents can be as troublesome as saying “your candidate is a bad candidate.” People will love or hate every president. ‘I love Lincoln for his abolitionist policy’ ‘I hate Lincoln for his abuse and extension of the power of the executive during his terms.’ ‘I love FDR because he successfully navigated the USA through WW2.’ ‘I hate FDR because he told the US that he would send no young Americans to die in Europe, yet 400,000 never returned to America.’ You can’t argue the best presidents because it is still politics and it therefore depends on what people value.
I always enjoyed listening to this one president speak. He had a way with communicating to the people. It is because of this greatness he was taken down by those who could not speak at all.
It’s not only historical in that the President prioritized scientific achievement over war, it’s also motivational and a cinematic masterpiece. President Kennedy was perhaps America’s greatest gift to the world, love from Ukraine ❤️
@@jimmy2k4o i admit that i am just assuming Soreneson wrote THIS speech, but i do that because we know that Teddy Sorenson wrote all of JFK's "major" speeches, and also wrote JFK's book "Profiles in Courage" for which JFK accepted a prize....yes, most other politicians also have writers.....Nixon, though, wrote all his own books,,,,he also wrote the first and the final drafts of his major speeches,,,,his aides Pat Buchanan and Ray Price polished up the other drafts but Nixon reserved the final say.
@@essessessesq nope, Ted was simply an editor and assistant, the major and important ideas of the speech were the ones Kennedy wished to express. And then his assistants and friends would polish it up
@@alfredfreedomjones5105 That might be correct, but his own associates [and Seymour Hersch in his books] have revealed enough about Kennedy's "presonal activities" to show that he had little free time available for research and writing of books and speeches. I wish it were otherwise.
When Kennedy dropped his famous line on his inaugural address, a man yelled: “I like your speech! I like your speech!”, this generation deserves a man like Kennedy to lead the United States.
Among many addresses President Kennedy gave, this is the best speech of his Presidency. It was beautifully articulated, impeccably reasoned and written, blended with humorous wit, humility, rational analysis, ebullient optimism, and a proud call for Americans to meet the greatest scientific, engineering and most spectacular challenge in human history.
Love love love this speech. My goodness so eloquent. So profound. So educated. This speech foreshadowed so many things to come during JFK’s brief presidency. I wish the good lord never took this angel from the world so violently so soon. RIP always President Kennedy.
I would do anything just to be there to stand and listen to John F. Kennedy President of the United States of America give a speech like this sadly this time shows no more of such allegiance to the nation. It’s bout non existent but, we still have record’s from time then that gives the lessons to us all of what a nation and presidency was in that time. Rest In Peace John we have lost you but never forgotten what you’ve shown the nation. 🦅🇺🇸
To be honest, this is the man that made me want to become the President of the United States. An individual so passionate about his position to provide hope, comfort, and a new perspective. This man made people think, he inspired and created a generation of people who believed that hard work and an honest heart would bare fruits of success and freedom.
JFK was an amazing man and president. He was so poetic and he could speak extemporaneously poetically and brilliantly. He was an man dedicated to creating a good myth about society.
The picture quality on this is great. I don’t get the same feeling of looking at a really old reel that you get when watching some of these. You can see the details on the presidential seal, the faces have good color to them and don’t seem like the film has distorted them somewhat. Great speech and glad it has been preserved so well!
That my friends was what a real President was all about. Challenging us to strive to be better and to be proud of ourselves. Even though I was a young boy at 7 years old when he was elected I recall how our country rallied around President Kennedy and how we were grateful that he was our president. The man had courage, a true vision of what our country was all about and a whit about him that made you feel proud to be an American. One of the saddest things I read was on July 20, 1969 someone put flowers on his grave with a short note that said.... 'Mr. President, the Eagle has landed.' ”
My favorite speech from Jack and definitely in my Top 5 Presidential Speeches. FDR's 1936 Convention Speech "A Rendezvous With Destiny" is still the my favorite. But this one is right there with it.
Wow! Here I sit in Moscow, Russia, not carring much about Texas or The States... and yet I get the shivers from this speech. In our time when one great nation is run by pretty much a dictator and another great nation - by an arrogant clown, this video looks almost like a fairy tale - how can this be that a leader of a nation asks his people to find strength not in hatred and fear but in a friendship, belief and search of a better future, making of a better future? This is a kind of leadership this world is so desperetly in need right now.
A masterclass in rhetoric. My favorite speech of all time. Pericles funeral oration, Demosthenes's Phillippics, Cicero's orations, Pope Urban II speech in French calling for the first crusade, Lincoln at Gettysburg and FDR on December 7th this is right up there.
Wow! Just…wow. Like an awesome coach firing up the team. Let’s go tackle the difficult things. And boy how we did! Great inspirational speech. So proud.
There's something cool in how JFK turns around and leaves immediately after finishing his speech, without even taking a look at people applauding him. But it is almost as if he was fighting a fear of public speaking during his whole speech, and once finished he was like "That's it, job done, I'm leaving."
What happened to the democratic party? 😔 this is patriotic; this is a big heart filled with courage, honor, loyalty, and love for the American people. This president was more than a public serveant; he was also a leader(occupying this position doesn't make you one), family man, and a human of faith in the lord, country, and himself. I appreciate the immense value of his messages. I am thankful our country has kept them in a high platform for every American to see; and some rest of the World. A soul willing to sacrifice everything, acknowledging the consequences; and he kept on that route for all of us. 🇺🇸 God bless the United States of America 💜 and let's celebrate each opportunity we get; the gift of having John F. Kennedy in our land, and hearts.
I know what happened to the Republican party. They have become enablers of one of the most despicable politicians to ever occupy the White House. The Republicans have lost their spine, betrayed the Constitution, and possibly accepted bribes from Russian.
@@Patricia-zt8ubHow exactly have the Republican's betrayed the Constitution? The democrat party as of late seems hellbent on destroying the United States.
If JFK were around today Republicans would be calling him an open borders commie socialist for increasing spending on welfare programs and increasing the immigration rate of Mexicans and other latin-americans while decreasing the amount of white europeans.
The two parties, Republicans and Democrats, tended to sit much closer to each other in the 60s than they did towards the far end of their side of the spectrum. This led to great cooperation projects like the Space Race because going too radical meant either 'turning Grey (fascist)' or 'turning Red (communist)' and obviously neither of those would be helpful for a political career during the Cold War. The two parties really began to diverge during and after Reagan because of the same forces that got Reagan elected also began drawing the Republican party out towards its radical wing. The Democratic party then just followed the pressure pulling it towards its own radical end. This process then got doubly reinforced after the Tea Party movement in the 2010s and here we are. Two parties hellbent on destroying the other, perpetually locked into a stalemate with 49% of the vote and completely unable to agree. JFK, if he were around today, probably would not *have* a party because they've both moved so far from where they started in 1960.
I watched this clip again and again because of President Kennedy. This man's thought process and intelligence are something that leaders should possess. I hate to bring this up, can we compare this speech to our recent presidential debate?
"Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, 'Because it is there.' Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there. And, therefore, as we set sail we ask God's blessing on the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked." -John F. Kennedy, Rice University, Sept. 12, 1962
I was a boy if 13 on that day yet I remember JFK's presidency as if it never ended. "Johnny, we hardly knew ye." I now am 69. I hope you forever will be remembered for you were truly Great!
Flavius Todorius THE GREAT AMERICAN PRESIDENT J F KENNEDY WANTED THE AMERICANS TO KNOW THE UNKNOWN... BECAUSE HE DIDN'T WANT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BE IGNORANT...WHY IS THE TRUTH FROM NIBIRU BEEN KEPT IN SECRECY?
Every time I look at what happens in Africa , I go back to watch his inspiring speeches that give me hope of a different Africa when am long gone. RIP.
I know what you mean James. These racist Democrats hate white men let me JFK and preach just the opposite of what JFK preached. To all the racist liberal democrats running today it's what can your country do for you
About 15 years ago, I was in a graduate course about leadership and several of us were assigned to make a group presentation about the leadership situations in the film "Apollo 13 ". The very opening of our presentation was showing the last 30 seconds of the speech about "the greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked. "The audience was dazzle her professor was so enthralled, he was smiling and said "you all get 100s!" I still smile little bit choked up just thinking about it. Such an inspirational address!
I think he might be referring to the planned human spaceflight to Mars. And other things like building a permanent space station like the ISS today. JFK's speech is fully centered on space exploration and innovation so I give that educated guess of assumption.
Fun Fact Alan B. Shepherd did the first ballistic flight to space approx 15 min of flight time. So by the time president Kennedy was giving this speech United States of America had something about 20 min space flight experience.
"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."
that was amazing. Dare greatly...
Gooo Doll
what are the other things??? what did he mean by that.
Why climb the highest mountain? Why fly the Atlantic? Why does Rice play Texas?
Do the other things lol
Love that family
Its sad to think that JFK never got to see the program he envisioned.
He got to watch the launch of Apollo 8 and 11 from above.
He will smile with his heart.
Gods Kingdom has prepared the most Beautiful High place for this man.
Some day. 😉
he must have known something we dont
😢💔😔😢💔😔😔😢💔😔😢💔😔RIP
Blame the crooks in power now
They killed him
Not Lee Harvey Oswald
Look up the documentary “Everything Is A Rich Man’s Trick”
9:12 is probably the timestamp you’re looking for. The most famous moment from this speech.
thank you
Thanks
"... serve to organize and measure the BEST of our energies and skills." ... Without a doubt, THIS is the the most unassailable reasoning for space exploration. If not for manned space flight, a good many technological conveniences of today would have at least been delayed by decades, or would simply not exist.
THANK YOU
Thank you
"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.
I think Franklin used to read and often practice trying to write the sentences of some of the books better. He used that skill to insert some key words into Jefferson's like "self-evident" into the constitution when Jefferson asked him for his commentary.
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
His brother was would have been better
The world would probably never get over the fact that he died so suddenly and tragically. We lost him. Forever. Plus, we lost Oswald too. So we will never know what was in his mind. Had Oswald lived, the JFK assassination would hv taken a different direction. Or if only Mrs. Marina Oswald said Yes she will come with him bringing the children....
Back when the Democrat party still had dignity and put the American people first. A long time ago.
We had a different Media machine back then. There was still a guiding point, a light that people respected. Today money is king, made on "clicks" and Likes, driven by controversies and division.
His assassination is largely responsible for the reverence American's have for JFK. (This is not a criticism of JFK.)
I listen to this speech every time I need the extra motivation to study.
I get that.
sj193 Same
Eighteen solid minutes of procrastination, right there.
I have to listen to this and take notes to study.
Not because they are easy but because they are hard
this video is the reason that i applied to and am now attending Rice University!!!! an incredible institution and speech!
I am happy to meet you, I hope to know you better as we get along.
Bro is so inspirational he almost had me clapping at home, 63 years later.
We need a leader who can fill the nation with hope like he did
Elon Musk...
President Musk?
Too bad he can't...
What!!!! You mean Trump doesnt?
Brian Herrington exactly.
Back when the president was like a coach that could rally the heart of the nation, as if it were a singular cohesive team.
Yes!
Now the elected officials have been responsible naming our country in the ground . Such polarization of both parties. I think the American people ; each state have an interview panel consisting of various types of people - an interview. That panel decides and holds the politician accountable. None of the Lobby crap either. Then only then will we have a President and Congress serving the people of this nation. They all get flilthy rich being a politician .
Probably the most visionary speech ever made by an US President. As inspiring today as it was more than 5O yrs ago.
“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.” One of the greatest words spoken by man.
Sim.
probably the best speech ever given by a u.s. president
no, the best given by anyone, not just a president, arguably of course but I believe if to be the best written speech, and the best given speech of all time
Matthew Mullins agreeded JFK best man that ever lived
Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was actually the best by a US President, But this comes close. It's also one of the most inspirational.
President Regan Address to Nation on Challenger Disaster is better in my opinion
Matthew Mul
The full speech is truly a relic for mankind.
In the obviously unbearable heat within the stadium, JFK keeps people entertained by a good portion of unexpected humour: "Why does Rice play Texas" and "Almost as hot as it here today". Just a masterpiece in all the aspects of a great speech. And a humiliation to todays politicians, wherever they may be.
Nobody could give a speech like this man could. His speeches are incredible. This one, is right up there with the Eisenhower speech as the 2 best speeches ever given.
"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."
16:53 "i dont think we ought'a waste any money but i think we ought'a do the job".
we need this guy so bad right now.
If you can't see that President Trump has save this country trillions of dollars from the deals he has made you haven't been paying attention.
@@jbmayretta Donald Trump is a bad president..you clearly don't know what you're saying.
SouthernChick shut up about that orange dotard.
SouthernChick You’re Chosen One declared Covid-19 a hoax and now 100,000+ Americans are dead. Meanwhile his wall still hasn’t been built and he’s showing his concern for poor and middle class Americans by giving billionaires like Jeff Bezos massive tax cuts. And NONE of your jobs have been brought back from China. Face it - you’ve been suckered and Trump’s turned your nation into an international laughingstock to boot.
@@siobhanofarrell4646 he never said covid was a hoax. stuck in the house watching the news all day i would have saw that one. ignoring the dum twitter fights he did a solid job, it was up to the governors to make the right plays(as it should be, local politics matter). i live in the "hot zone" and i watched cuomo fuck up by not doing the most obvious things(ie address the mta and protect the nursing homes). after hurricane sandy we should have been ready for an emergency but nope. local government should have been put in the spotlight during this event. places like california, texas and florida did pretty good but ny is 1/3 the deaths?(ny plus nj are counted together because so many people travel back and forth meaning that ny infected all of them).
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.
I was not from American 🇺🇸 but I was heard this man from far..My grand parents talked about him and thank to this video..Now i have a chance to see this man and how amazing he was to let me dream big
That’s good
Who's that one guy disliking this video? Nixon?
This comment made my day
+Ramses van Wijk Probably Johnson, judging by his posture.
+Ramses van Wijk More likely someone who repeatedly expresses his disbelief in American exceptionalism. The current president comes to mind.
Probably those that for some unknown completely unprecedented reason still believe the moon landing or space program to be a hoax, or maybe they just did it due to the bad video quality completely ignoring the fact that it is such an old video and nobody can really do anything about that
i'd say obama maybe I HATE OBAMA KENNEDY WAS WAY BETTER THAN OBAMA
One of the most important and moving speeches in Presidential history. It's sad that he didn't live to see his goal achieved.
Humanity's history. 5000 years from now, human-hybrid children living in far off moons and planets will watch this video as part of their human history class.
No, but I'm quite sure he had the best seat in the house. God Bless, Mr. President.
@@Shon-hs3ft
Oswald was the trigger man but the force behind the killing of President Kennedy is the true culprit. Karma will get them one way or the other.
The promise of a president brutally killed in office could not be ignored, that is probably the reason the goal was reached.
To be outlived by one's vision is probably the greatest achievement a man can get.
Say about Oswald what you will, but his actions didn't stop Kennedy's legacy, but rather increased mankinds determination to conquer that final frontier of space.
In a way, I have to thank him. I don't think I'd be studying spacecraft engineering right now without this bloody communist trying to kill not only Kennedy himself, but also all that he stood for.
What a beautiful brilliant human being. Just listen to him and his messages. God please bless his soul. 🇱🇷. 💔
Man, what an inspiration. I’m so glad I grew up in this era. I watched every launch and moon landing. I miss this type of leadership.
I am happy to meet you, I hope to know you better as we get along.
Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.
Noe Adame okay
He’d never recognize today’s Democrat Party, where demanding hard work is considered racist and mean.
@@hyliedoobius5114 Please!!! As if Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, or even Ronald Reagan would recognize the Republican party today. I just hope you live long enough to realize how bad the GOP (which I use to belong to) has become.
Hylie Doobius & Ron Gjerde
I liked both of you comments because both parties are horrible.
@@rgjerde53 They won’t. Both parties have gone to shit tbh
RIP JFK. What a president. Most likely one of the best
I really hope he is at peace 💔
Close to Reagan and FDR
I rate him our 3rd best.
Pony Express Reagan isn’t a great president
Kylian Mbappé Don’t start a “your favorite president isn’t a good president” argument. American presidents can be as troublesome as saying “your candidate is a bad candidate.” People will love or hate every president. ‘I love Lincoln for his abolitionist policy’ ‘I hate Lincoln for his abuse and extension of the power of the executive during his terms.’ ‘I love FDR because he successfully navigated the USA through WW2.’ ‘I hate FDR because he told the US that he would send no young Americans to die in Europe, yet 400,000 never returned to America.’ You can’t argue the best presidents because it is still politics and it therefore depends on what people value.
This speech is timeless. Its was, still is and will always be relevant.
One of the best speech in the history of humanity.
I come back to this speech year after year. "This is an act of faith and vision. And it will be done!" and it was!!!!!!!
I always enjoyed listening to this one president speak.
He had a way with communicating to the people.
It is because of this greatness he was taken down by those who could not speak at all.
Nothing more can be said, except that was Great!
It was not because his greatness, but it the fact that he was a humble man that you cannot help but admire his speech. You cannot fake that.
The use of compressed time to put things into perspective is a great oratory device.
"Computers for ... the home, as well as the school ..."
How prescient! Wow!
It’s not only historical in that the President prioritized scientific achievement over war, it’s also motivational and a cinematic masterpiece. President Kennedy was perhaps America’s greatest gift to the world, love from Ukraine ❤️
Boy, what a home-run of a speech!
the home run was hit by Teddy Sorenson, his speech-writer
@@essessessesq this specific speech? I never found evidence of that. Sorensen was the director of comms but there were many speech writers.
@@jimmy2k4o i admit that i am just assuming Soreneson wrote THIS speech, but i do that because we know that Teddy Sorenson wrote all of JFK's "major" speeches, and also wrote JFK's book "Profiles in Courage" for which JFK accepted a prize....yes, most other politicians also have writers.....Nixon, though, wrote all his own books,,,,he also wrote the first and the final drafts of his major speeches,,,,his aides Pat Buchanan and Ray Price polished up the other drafts but Nixon reserved the final say.
@@essessessesq nope, Ted was simply an editor and assistant, the major and important ideas of the speech were the ones Kennedy wished to express. And then his assistants and friends would polish it up
@@alfredfreedomjones5105 That might be correct, but his own associates [and Seymour Hersch in his books] have revealed enough about Kennedy's "presonal activities" to show that he had little free time available for research and writing of books and speeches. I wish it were otherwise.
one of the best presidents in America. I was not born at his time but Mr.President you still inspired the future generations. Thanks
LBJ sitting there without a hint of interest in such a iconic speech.
When Kennedy dropped his famous line on his inaugural address, a man yelled: “I like your speech! I like your speech!”, this generation deserves a man like Kennedy to lead the United States.
Kennedy would have been the best,even in his short years in power,he still managed to be great
in 2 years, he did well.
Just imagine what he could've done in 4, let alone 8
Among many addresses President Kennedy gave, this is the best speech of his Presidency. It was beautifully articulated, impeccably reasoned and written, blended with humorous wit, humility, rational analysis, ebullient optimism, and a proud call for Americans to meet the greatest scientific, engineering and most spectacular challenge in human history.
he had a great speechwriter, Ted Sorenson and few others working with him
This speech is one of the greatest recorded speeches of all time. Great justification on individual and collective pioneering.
it was so hot that day when he made this speech everyone was sweating in an oppressive heat .... and yet he never missed a beat.
Love love love this speech. My goodness so eloquent. So profound. So educated. This speech foreshadowed so many things to come during JFK’s brief presidency. I wish the good lord never took this angel from the world so violently so soon. RIP always President Kennedy.
Almost 60 years later and it's still inspiring
Ted Sorensen was an incredible speech writer. Pair that with Kennedy's charisma and presence and just.... wow. Goosebumps.
Yes true... Ted Sorensen also need more credits...
I would do anything just to be there to stand and listen to John F. Kennedy President of the United States of America give a speech like this sadly this time shows no more of such allegiance to the nation. It’s bout non existent but, we still have record’s from time then that gives the lessons to us all of what a nation and presidency was in that time. Rest In Peace John we have lost you but never forgotten what you’ve shown the nation. 🦅🇺🇸
John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Truly an inspirational leader and great statesman.
that flag blowing behind him at 3:22 is a beautiful image
This is the most insightful and moving speech I have ever heard
I got chills listening to this JFK speech. No President since JFK has captured the attention of the American people. He was a rock star.
I would have ran through a wall for this guy so inspirational
@Julia Shapiro There’s a way but I’m pretty sure it’s illegal to suggest any more info
@@osdever wym
@Jack der Hauptsturmführer Nah death
What an awesome speech. History in the making. Visionary and a legend.
What an amazing speech filled with hope and challenges. It has to rank near the top as one of the best ever given by an American president.
What a magnificent and inspirational speech. It makes you so proud to be an American.
@ 10:00 He even makes the technical details thrilling.
Tears roll down my cheeks as he thrust through the punch lines with firm assurance of the achievement. It is the speech that defined the mankind.
"The greater our knowledge increases, the greater our ignorance unfolds." -JFK
Unfortunately, this is exactly what going on in our world today.
The more I learn the more I know that I know nothing.
This speech is so powerful to me I listen to this before the gym.
To be honest, this is the man that made me want to become the President of the United States. An individual so passionate about his position to provide hope, comfort, and a new perspective. This man made people think, he inspired and created a generation of people who believed that hard work and an honest heart would bare fruits of success and freedom.
JFK was an amazing man and president. He was so poetic and he could speak extemporaneously poetically and brilliantly. He was an man dedicated to creating a good myth about society.
Words fail...but never for such a brilliant man.
Powerful words!♥️ I miss him so much rip ♥️
16:17 “almost as hot as it is here today” haha!
Love how he just slid that in there.
Imagine wearing a full suit while it's 90 °F (32 °C) in the shadow
Respect!
“Why does Rice play Texas?” is such a gem
The picture quality on this is great. I don’t get the same feeling of looking at a really old reel that you get when watching some of these. You can see the details on the presidential seal, the faces have good color to them and don’t seem like the film has distorted them somewhat. Great speech and glad it has been preserved so well!
I am happy to meet you, I hope to know you better as we get along.
That my friends was what a real President was all about.
Challenging us to strive to be better and to be proud of ourselves. Even though I was a young boy at 7 years old when he was elected I recall how our country rallied around President Kennedy and how we were grateful that he was our president. The man had courage, a true vision of what our country was all about and a whit about him that made you feel proud to be an American.
One of the saddest things I read was on July 20, 1969 someone put flowers on his grave with a short note that said.... 'Mr. President, the Eagle has landed.' ”
An epic speech masterpiece. He made sure everyone knew where he was when he gave that speech. Why does Rice play Texas!
The greatest man to ever take the Presidential oath. If he had lived beyond 1963, America and the world would surely have been better place.
My favorite speech from Jack and definitely in my Top 5 Presidential Speeches. FDR's 1936 Convention Speech "A Rendezvous With Destiny" is still the my favorite. But this one is right there with it.
The greatest speech of all time that led to mankind's greatest achievements
Wow! Here I sit in Moscow, Russia, not carring much about Texas or The States... and yet I get the shivers from this speech. In our time when one great nation is run by pretty much a dictator and another great nation - by an arrogant clown, this video looks almost like a fairy tale - how can this be that a leader of a nation asks his people to find strength not in hatred and fear but in a friendship, belief and search of a better future, making of a better future? This is a kind of leadership this world is so desperetly in need right now.
Very much agreed! Best of luck in Moscow pal and greetings from Austin, Texas!
Very well said!
Tan
A masterclass in rhetoric. My favorite speech of all time. Pericles funeral oration, Demosthenes's Phillippics, Cicero's orations, Pope Urban II speech in French calling for the first crusade, Lincoln at Gettysburg and FDR on December 7th this is right up there.
This speech is such a timeless piece for inspiration, and continues to live on as long as mankind will explore space
Interesting seeing what has transpired since his speech. Outstanding
America could sure use a President like JFK again in today's world.
America needs a Lincoln, Roosevelt, or Kennedy. It is in the nation's best interest to elect a man who unifies us under commonality.
Maybe... by making a clone ?
There's no one like JFK.
Bernie Sanders. Is continuing his agenda.
Bernard Sanders is the only one who might fit that bill, an actual politician who knows what the people actually need and will represent those needs.
I like how this is one of the few recordings of Kennedy's life in full color, and its been archived for his sake & memory.
I never grow tired of the optimism in this speech. I was 1 year 7 months old when it was given.
Kennedy did what no politician has ever been able to do today. He spoke the truth
Nonsense. He was one of the most dishonest men ever to sit in the Oval Office
You guys are ridiculous. He was just as honest as every other president. The only difference was that he was a good speaker.
@@tidefalcon1631 lol wrong.
@@stanshaud6168 you'd be surprised at how many affairs he's had. If that's not dishonesty to his family idk what is.
And one that didn’t back down from Russia as a young President.
Just a absolutely incredible speech and vision!
Wow, thank you for sharing the entire speech 😉 🤩
Wow! Just…wow. Like an awesome coach firing up the team. Let’s go tackle the difficult things. And boy how we did! Great inspirational speech. So proud.
There's something cool in how JFK turns around and leaves immediately after finishing his speech, without even taking a look at people applauding him. But it is almost as if he was fighting a fear of public speaking during his whole speech, and once finished he was like "That's it, job done, I'm leaving."
What a Brilliant Leader the like wee will never see again , HE MADE IT LOOK SO EASY
"We choose to go the moon, before this decade is out". Confidence and Vision.
One of the great leaders, world had seen. A great loss.
I was always honest with my fellow Americans when addressing them when showing Americas vision I do miss all of you.
What happened to the democratic party? 😔 this is patriotic; this is a big heart filled with courage, honor, loyalty, and love for the American people. This president was more than a public serveant; he was also a leader(occupying this position doesn't make you one), family man, and a human of faith in the lord, country, and himself.
I appreciate the immense value of his messages. I am thankful our country has kept them in a high platform for every American to see; and some rest of the World.
A soul willing to sacrifice everything, acknowledging the consequences; and he kept on that route for all of us.
🇺🇸 God bless the United States of America 💜 and let's celebrate each opportunity we get; the gift of having John F. Kennedy in our land, and hearts.
I know what happened to the Republican party. They have become enablers of one of the most despicable politicians to ever occupy the White House. The Republicans have lost their spine, betrayed the Constitution, and possibly accepted bribes from Russian.
@@Patricia-zt8ubHow exactly have the Republican's betrayed the Constitution?
The democrat party as of late seems hellbent on destroying the United States.
Patricia Manzi You are sounding like a far left radical dumbass
If JFK were around today Republicans would be calling him an open borders commie socialist for increasing spending on welfare programs and increasing the immigration rate of Mexicans and other latin-americans while decreasing the amount of white europeans.
The two parties, Republicans and Democrats, tended to sit much closer to each other in the 60s than they did towards the far end of their side of the spectrum. This led to great cooperation projects like the Space Race because going too radical meant either 'turning Grey (fascist)' or 'turning Red (communist)' and obviously neither of those would be helpful for a political career during the Cold War. The two parties really began to diverge during and after Reagan because of the same forces that got Reagan elected also began drawing the Republican party out towards its radical wing. The Democratic party then just followed the pressure pulling it towards its own radical end. This process then got doubly reinforced after the Tea Party movement in the 2010s and here we are. Two parties hellbent on destroying the other, perpetually locked into a stalemate with 49% of the vote and completely unable to agree.
JFK, if he were around today, probably would not *have* a party because they've both moved so far from where they started in 1960.
A great speach even now 50 years after the moon landing.
I watched this clip again and again because of President Kennedy. This man's thought process and intelligence are something that leaders should possess. I hate to bring this up, can we compare this speech to our recent presidential debate?
This video recalls me the beautiful Rice University campus, and the true spirit of the USA.
"Many years ago the great British explorer George Mallory, who was to die on Mount Everest, was asked why did he want to climb it. He said, 'Because it is there.' Well, space is there, and we're going to climb it, and the moon and the planets are there, and new hopes for knowledge and peace are there. And, therefore, as we set sail we ask God's blessing on the most hazardous and dangerous and greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked."
-John F. Kennedy, Rice University, Sept. 12, 1962
I was a boy if 13 on that day yet I remember JFK's presidency as if it never ended. "Johnny, we hardly knew ye." I now am 69. I hope you forever will be remembered for you were truly Great!
RIP John F Kennedy he died so young he loved his nation and people
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I had watched the movie “Wing Commander” and heard this speech in the opening credits.
Always loved this part
That's such an amazing quote
The best recorded speech ever given by a human being, period!
Flavius Todorius THE GREAT AMERICAN PRESIDENT J F KENNEDY WANTED THE AMERICANS TO KNOW THE UNKNOWN... BECAUSE HE DIDN'T WANT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BE IGNORANT...WHY IS THE TRUTH FROM NIBIRU BEEN KEPT IN SECRECY?
Remember when the president could speak.........?
Every time I look at what happens in Africa , I go back to watch his inspiring speeches that give me hope of a different Africa when am long gone. RIP.
how the hell did we go from that to this in just 50 years.
SJWs
I know what you mean James. These racist Democrats hate white men let me JFK and preach just the opposite of what JFK preached. To all the racist liberal democrats running today it's what can your country do for you
@@brennonguilbeau569 fuck you.
Diogo Miguel JFK would be a conservative today
Large chunks of this is timeless. Love it!
About 15 years ago, I was in a graduate course about leadership and several of us were assigned to make a group presentation about the leadership situations in the film "Apollo 13 ". The very opening of our presentation was showing the last 30 seconds of the speech about "the greatest adventure on which man has ever embarked. "The audience was dazzle her professor was so enthralled, he was smiling and said "you all get 100s!" I still smile little bit choked up just thinking about it. Such an inspirational address!
What other things John? John! WHAT OTHER THINGS!!!!!
WHAT OTHER THINGS!!!! JOHN!!!!
WHAT OTHER THINGS!
@@whatsthemeaningofthisshit9495 TELL US JOHN !!
Good question, why was he so vague about the other future plan and trivialize the nature of this project by naming it :The Other Thing?
I think he might be referring to the planned human spaceflight to Mars. And other things like building a permanent space station like the ISS today. JFK's speech is fully centered on space exploration and innovation so I give that educated guess of assumption.
JFK + Moon = Happiness
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Fun Fact
Alan B. Shepherd did the first ballistic flight to space approx 15 min of flight time. So by the time president Kennedy was giving this speech United States of America had something about 20 min space flight experience.
The best speech ever given by an American president.
Walmart one of my favorite speeches thank you so much