What did John F. Kennedy say the American people should "ask" during his presidential inaugural address on June 20, 1961? Thanks in advance!!
2007-06-14 13:56:59 · 5 answers · asked by black_lightning 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Although the above answers are the most popular, President Kennedy thought Americans should ask several different questions.
And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally, whether you are a citizen of America or citizen of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.
2007-06-17 19:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teri is right.
The big "controversy" was that he was the first President who did not wear a hat to his inauguration.
"...what you can do for your Country" led, in part, to the Peace Corps.
2007-06-14 15:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."
Teri has it wrong. The exact quote is as above.
2007-06-14 14:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Canebrake 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country'. These were his exact words...
2007-06-14 15:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by teri 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
" Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what can you do for your country."
2007-06-14 17:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋