1964 Inauguration Speech (1953: The Korean War Goes Atomic)

== 1964 Inauguration Speech== On January 22, 1964, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered his inauguration speech for his second term as President at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., at 10:23 am.

Transcript
KENNEDY: Vice President Johnson, Speaker McCarmack, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, Vice President Barkley; I once again stand at this podium, here to announce the continuation of my administration. As we know, the war in Vietnam has been occuring for almost a decade now; many have dedicated their lives to the preservation of our way of life. We have trudged on, through the countries of Loss (sic) and Vietnam, and I say we will not push back, nor will we push forward. At this very point in the conflict, it is wise as to step aside for the time being. We want to preserve the brave defenders of our country, for they deserve to live happily in the country they strive to protect with their loving families. For no one should experience war via mourning of a loved one's passing.