Kennedy inaugural address praised by both parties
President Kennedy drew bipartisan praise for his inaugural address. Senate GOP leader Dirksen called it inspiring while Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield praised it as magnificent. Wisconsin Senator Wiley called it a tremendous challenge to all Americans.
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Gov Brown Delights Spectators in Inaugural Parade
Governor Edmund G. Brown rode bareheaded in an open car through subfreezing air as California joined the Kennedy inauguration procession. He waved vigorously from a convertible while three California musical units followed along Pennsylvania Avenue toward the White House.
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Eisenhower Leaves White House for Private Life
Ike and Mamie Eisenhower return to their farm near San Bruno California after a five year White House tenure. Crowds along the route cheer as they retire to private life, with Kennedy’s inauguration and a cabinet toast marking the transition. The former president calls life “wonderful, wonderful, fine.”
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Khrushchev Sends Hopes for Peace
Moscow premier Khrushchev congratulated President Kennedy on his inauguration and expressed hope for a radical improvement in relations between the Soviet Union and the United States. He cited joint efforts to remove suspicion and mistrust and to foster friendship and cooperative ties.
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Kennedy Parents Alive at Inauguration Record Set
Washington report notes a rare presidential trivia distinction as both parents of a president were alive at his inauguration. The item compares current presidents’ parents with historical figures Joseph Kennedy and a nod to Jesse Root Grant, highlighting a shared lineage milestone.
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