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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1961
Page
2
President Kennedy outlines a vision of a peaceful world while warning against arms race dangers. He calls for renewed negotiations without fear, urges unity on common problems, and pledges help to Latin America and new African nations as they seek freedom and self rule. He cautions against colonial remnants and stresses hemispheric sovereignty.
Lyndon Baines Johnson was sworn in as vice president by Speaker Sam Rayburn in Washington. He pledged the nation's efforts to aid the world’s poor and combat tyranny, disease, and war, while Kennedy urged a new world order via law and alliance.
President Kennedy delivers a wartime era pledge style address, urging unity and action to advance liberty worldwide. He vows to bear any burden, oppose tyranny, and build a peaceful, cooperative world through science, faith, and public service. He calls all citizens to act for the common good and seek divine guidance.
Newspapers nationwide praised President Kennedy's inaugural speech for its bold challenge to Communism and its inspiring call for national and global action. Des Moines Register lauded its firmness and motivational impact, while Kansas City Star praised hopeful realism and collective effort. The New York Times commended its eloquence, substance, and pledge of sacrifice. Local papers also noted a unifying, inspirational tone with broad support for Kennedy's goals.
The ceremony featured Kennedy delivering a gliding tribute to freedom while Sen. Sparkman chaired between Truman and Nixon. Frost stumbled over the inaugural poem as Lyndon Johnson shielded the manuscript. Eisenhower applauded Kennedy, expressing warmth though he disapproved of some campaign points.
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