JFK's Famous Inaugural Address Passage

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  • 게시일 2011. 01. 15.
  • On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy was sworn into office and delivered one of the most famous inaugural addresses in U.S. history with the line "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country."

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  • @thecpmr6276
    @thecpmr6276 3 년 전 +563

    Many presidents have called me a fellow American. This one sounded like he meant it.

  • @DaFlamezz
    @DaFlamezz 년 전 +114

    I legitimately get chills when I listen to this speech. No one will ever be quite like him… they can burn the textbooks, destroy the schools, taint the writings. But I will always remember these words, and this man. A man that became the force that propelled us forward, not just the USA but the world. I will never, ever forget you John Fitzgerald Kennedy

  • @hawksfan8870
    @hawksfan8870 3 년 전 +280

    “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.” -JFK

    • @roughhabit9085
      @roughhabit9085 2 년 전 +5

      Ask not what your government can do for you but what you can do for your government.
      Can’t say I agree with either of those sentiments. They wouldn’t be found in the constitution of liberty.

    • @professorpick
      @professorpick 8 개월 전 +1

      @@roughhabit9085 its about helping your own community of your own volition. the government is not making you do anything.

    • @professorpick
      @professorpick 8 개월 전

      @@roughhabit9085 my best friend is a YAL and I just can't agree with him. most libertarians point of views are so selfish and self serving. a nation cannot be great, unless the nation is united of it's own volition. poor people, rich people are extremely selfish today, taking only seeking only to take advantage of the system economically. California is disgusting... so is Florida.

    • @professorpick
      @professorpick 8 개월 전

      @@roughhabit9085 so I feel jfk is right here in reminding our people to think more about than just themselves

    • @babu_youtube
      @babu_youtube 개월 전

      its actually by pericles

  • @Brotherjohn56
    @Brotherjohn56 8 년 전 +577

    JFk says: My Fellow Americans ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY

    • @argent2020
      @argent2020 8 년 전 +5

      +Seth The King (TheMineplexKing) It can't be more truthful than that. I agree.

    • @JamesClarke-ir3ph
      @JamesClarke-ir3ph 7 년 전 +45

      Bernie says "ask not what you can do for your country, ask what your country can do for you"

    • @Warax12
      @Warax12 6 년 전 +39

      Trump says: Ask not what you can do for your country, ask what you can do for Trump.

    • @thevenusmarie
      @thevenusmarie 4 년 전 +7

      Warax12 This made me cackle lol 🤣🤣🤣

    • @thegentlemanwiththemustach1087
      @thegentlemanwiththemustach1087 4 년 전 +4

      Megadeth: Don't ask what you can do for your country. Ask what your country can do for you.

  • @TariqKhan-xt5qs
    @TariqKhan-xt5qs 6 년 전 +372

    My two most favorite presidents, Abe Lincoln and JFK

  • @cinephile9885
    @cinephile9885 7 년 전 +134

    Happy 100th birthday, President Kennedy.

  • @BruhMoment-mn9kn
    @BruhMoment-mn9kn 2 년 전 +32

    In life he was a highly charismatic and popular politician.
    In death, he became an almost sacred figure of universal admiration and respect among the American political classes

  • @kimberlyjohnston
    @kimberlyjohnston 3 년 전 +45

    "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." RIP on 11.22.1963 anniversary

  • @docsbuying
    @docsbuying 5 년 전 +30

    That one like “ask not what your country can do for you , ask what you can do for your country” really is extremely powerful.

  • @gianmariacorona7313
    @gianmariacorona7313 3 년 전 +57

    Every time I think about responsability, about accountability, this speech comes in my mind

  • @ayrtongreenwood956
    @ayrtongreenwood956 7 년 전 +176

    Ask Not what your country can do for you, But What you can do for your country.

    • @BeingOfLight-gq4fm
      @BeingOfLight-gq4fm 7 년 전 +56

      55 years later, Give me free stuff! Free college! lol

    • @jmjfanss
      @jmjfanss 7 년 전 +3

      Almost 56 years later Americanism, not globalism will be our credo

    • @bradydechant8281
      @bradydechant8281 5 년 전 +5

      Ayrton Greenwood last time you hear that from a Democrats mouth

    • @brownhead31
      @brownhead31 4 년 전 +4

      Ask not what america for you but what together we can do for the freedom of man

    • @liveoak144
      @liveoak144 4 년 전

      that's what I remember, too. there were NOT two "ask" in his statement. Hello, Mandela Effect-ian!

  • @Comberi
    @Comberi 3 년 전 +43

    A Sonic quote used correctly.
    “Ask not what others can do for you, but ask what can you do for others.”

  • @grantmarks7429
    @grantmarks7429 8 년 전 +390

    If Kennedy saw today's democrat party he'd flip his shit

    • @mridoxmyfansftw7164
      @mridoxmyfansftw7164 7 년 전 +46

      Grant Marks you could say the same for Reagan and the douchebag GOP who are afraid to stand up to the Russian Pricks

    • @liptongreentea3296
      @liptongreentea3296 6 년 전 +8

      Tremendous. Believe me. your a bitch regan helped speed up the fall of the soviet union while also making our army bigger

    • @RichardMNixon
      @RichardMNixon 6 년 전 +4

      Also that time he granted amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants.

    • @TwoGamingDudes1
      @TwoGamingDudes1 6 년 전 +1

      lipton green tea he also put america into debt

    • @americantanker9498
      @americantanker9498 6 년 전

      Well they're not real Democrats

  • @jbelden36
    @jbelden36 8 년 전 +45

    His stellar oratory gives me goosebumps of noble, righteous American Patriotism and world leadership of peace that is hard to find nowadays.

  • @MaxWyllis
    @MaxWyllis 13 년 전 +39

    JFK forever in our hearts

  • @eddiedeleon2425
    @eddiedeleon2425 4 년 전 +12

    what an inspiring speech ... i always remember the letters ... a good words of legacy ... there must be somebody as great as you Sir ...

  • @505johnny
    @505johnny 2 년 전 +7

    The difference between JFK and the presidents of our new generation is night and day. What a leader he is, it ignites the patriotism and love for this country that has been long extinguished

  • @KhalilAmar
    @KhalilAmar 4 년 전 +17

    0:54 "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You" JFK speech

    • @TheSmokezalot
      @TheSmokezalot 3 년 전

      Why are you happy about that phrase? That is 100% wrong, your country should work for you, you pay their salary, not the other way around. Thats why people go overseas and get killed, because of shitty brainwash like this.

  • @peterbravestrong
    @peterbravestrong 4 년 전 +11

    Legend. Respected around the world.

  • @hawksfan8870
    @hawksfan8870 3 년 전 +6

    “And so my fellow Americans, ask not what you’re country can do for you. Ask not what you can do for your country.” -JFK

  • @williamgarcia9858
    @williamgarcia9858 6 년 전 +17

    Kennedy's light can't never be destroyed, I'll give my life to preserve it.

  • @robinbrl
    @robinbrl 3 년 전 +7

    Happy Birthday Mr. Kennedy. One of the best speeches.

  • @letsplaywar
    @letsplaywar 6 개월 전 +1

    And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.
    John F. Kennedy

  • @ayrtongreenwood956
    @ayrtongreenwood956 7 년 전 +3

    Will light this Country and all who serve it.

  • @catherinebarrock375
    @catherinebarrock375 5 년 전 +9

    this speech is the opening part for my competition dance 🤞

  • @Pygmygerbil88
    @Pygmygerbil88 2 년 전

    most lovely words from the loveliest president ever. respect and love.
    RIP.

  • @BGerbs66
    @BGerbs66 9 년 전 +120

    As a Republican born in the mid 1990s, I never got the opportunity to witness the Kennedy administration. However, from studying it, I found that I do not agree with many of his policies, but I do greatly respect him for being such a good leader and figurehead for this country. I do think that he had better thought than our current president and I wish Mr. Obama would study a thing or two from Mr. Kennedy. President Kennedy would be rolling over in his grave right now if he could see what President Obama is doing to our great nation. Even though I would not be voting for him, I would be happy if there was another president from the Democratic Party as enthusiastic and smart as the late John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

    • @sunsetblue1759
      @sunsetblue1759 8 년 전 +9

      +BGerbs66 - I feel the same way about Reagan, as you do about JFK I think. But you seem to think that despite being very young, you already know more about the world, than someone with far more experience. Who taught you that arrogance ?

    • @BGerbs66
      @BGerbs66 8 년 전 +12

      Sunset Blue Where do you see arrogance? And no, I know that I have much to learn about what goes on in the world. I can just make decisions on what I have studied and I love studying history.

    • @jpmanning2966
      @jpmanning2966 5 년 전 +6

      How about the current Republican President?

    • @imthatguypal_
      @imthatguypal_ 5 년 전

      JP Manning One of the best President the U.S has had (Up there with Lincoln, JFK, and G.W.)

    • @musicalmelodies3595
      @musicalmelodies3595 4 년 전 +6

      @@jpmanning2966 current what? President who? The oompa loompa in office now? Nah, I'll take GW Bush over that nutcase

  • @PunpunCatolico
    @PunpunCatolico 3 년 전 +6

    Great Kennedy :)
    hugs from your friend country, Brazil

  • @scottm8579
    @scottm8579 7 년 전 +2

    The greatest line ever spoken by a US president.

  • @tutigseg
    @tutigseg 3 년 전 +3

    The best American President ever I'm not even American but my grandpa was in America when he was the President whenever he used to talk to about him his eyes shed a tear :(

  • @keifer7813
    @keifer7813 2 년 전 +2

    "Ask not what your company can do for you. Ask what you can do for the company" - some CEO somewhere

  • @MFurrer29
    @MFurrer29 7 년 전 +32

    We need more presidents like this. That say what they mean and strive to get there. Not lie like the Clinton's and Bush's. Even Obama deceived everyone into believing he was going to unite us but instead he divided us. Really wish we had a JFK in my generation.

    • @Megacooltommydee
      @Megacooltommydee 6 년 전 +3

      I think we may have a new JFK in the White House right now. Look at our president constantly exposing the corrupt Washington swamp for the frauds they are.

    • @SquareBibblyBob
      @SquareBibblyBob 4 개월 전

      @@Megacooltommydee💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

    • @FUEEGFN
      @FUEEGFN 4 개월 전

      JFK RFK RFK jr Vivek Rama swamy Donald trump is what we need

  • @scottward5473
    @scottward5473 7 개월 전

    Amen

  • @AYVYN
    @AYVYN 4 일 전

    If you get lost in the woods, the local community will help look for you. If you get detained by another country, our government will try to help you. I believe America has a truly pure foundation at its core and we should work daily to make our country ever greater.

  • @johnfoltz8183
    @johnfoltz8183 3 년 전 +109

    1961 Democrats: this quote.
    2019 Democrats: oRaNGe mAn bAD

    • @hybridc.8285
      @hybridc.8285 3 년 전 +2

      Lmao

    • @backseatdriver6566
      @backseatdriver6566 3 년 전 +9

      More like
      1961: This quote
      2019: "The ramp was just....was just.... it was like an ice skating rink. So I said GENERAL!" Orange banshee screaming into a microphone

    • @joepoop4000
      @joepoop4000 3 년 전 +3

      1962: we choose to go to the moon! 2019: windmills cause cancer

    • @Dutch_Engineer_Piff_Dahnk
      @Dutch_Engineer_Piff_Dahnk 3 년 전 +1

      @@backseatdriver6566 complaining about nothing as usual

    • @felipecortes7055
      @felipecortes7055 3 년 전 +5

      1961: this quote
      2020 President Trump: CaN wE iNjEcT bLeACh InTo ThE bOdIeS tO sToP cOrOnA?

  • @hicksfamilyfive8670
    @hicksfamilyfive8670 3 년 전 +5

    A true American! Where have they all gone? If a man or woman like him were to run for president I would 100% vote for them.

  • @romaislucid
    @romaislucid 2 년 전 +1

    my favourite words from jfk
    "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."
    - John Fitzgerald Kennedy

  • @Pygmygerbil88
    @Pygmygerbil88 2 년 전 +1

    jfk was the epitome of decency RIP.
    this speech is etched in my mind.

  • @farreladityowicaksono463

    "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do to your country." JFK's famous quote🙏

  • @gf8qu
    @gf8qu 2 년 전 +1

    I will never forget these lines even if I forget the textbooks that I read.

  • @TheVideomaker2341
    @TheVideomaker2341 5 년 전 +4

    I liked a lot of things that JFK did during his presidency (excluding his external affairs) and I would of wish to heard what RFK would've given his inaugural speech if he was elected president.

  • @jazzruff
    @jazzruff 3 개월 전

    One of the greatest speeches ever delivered

  • @thevenusmarie
    @thevenusmarie 4 년 전 +84

    One of the greatest Democratic leaders this country has ever had, and the last good one, too.

  • @kidlos3r634
    @kidlos3r634 5 년 전 +4

    0:25 don’t mind me just a replay for me I’m trying to learn for a recitation

  • @78989795
    @78989795 7 년 전 +8

    0:51
    John Fitzgerarl Kennedy FOR EVER...

  • @scrambled82
    @scrambled82 7 년 전 +3

    I wish I could understand why there are 6 thumbs down votes in this. We need a leader who will live these words so our country will too.

  • @angelcastaneda529
    @angelcastaneda529 3 년 전 +1

    On May 29th, 1917, John Fitzgerald Kennedy the 35th President of the United States was born. Though his presidency was cut short, he is regardless one of the most important presidents in American history. Though I wasn’t alive to witness it, this is how a leader acts.

  • @danjthemanj
    @danjthemanj 개월 전

    We can use his words today more than ever before.

  • @moneymastermind2698
    @moneymastermind2698 2 년 전 +2

    That’s what a true Patriot is and does.

  • @SoccerBoi500
    @SoccerBoi500 3 년 전 +9

    “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
    Well over half a century later and JFKs words are completely lost in modern America. Everyone wants the government to do everything for them.

  • @johndoe-dl6qo
    @johndoe-dl6qo 9 년 전 +344

    Kennedy would not recognize today's democrat party.

    • @rickavory
      @rickavory 5 년 전 +18

      John Henderson eh. I kinda doubt he would still be content with the current state of the Democratic Party. They are literally the party of handouts.

    • @JF-bv6vc
      @JF-bv6vc 5 년 전 +3

      John Henderson he was in some areas/issues but he wouldn’t be anywhere near the likes of Booker, Ocasio-Cortez or Sanders.

    • @maar9555
      @maar9555 4 년 전 +10

      Bernie and JFK are similar lol, both support universal healthcare, I know you conservatives dont like it

    • @himynamelscolin
      @himynamelscolin 4 년 전 +1

      Imagine what he would think of the Republicans...imagine what any real Republican would think of them.

    • @chrisdrivesasubaru457
      @chrisdrivesasubaru457 4 년 전 +3

      Maar He wanted guaranteed health care for “The Elderly” Not for every American.

  • @calebgroncki6045

    “Ask not what your country can do for you
    Ask what you can do for your country.”

  • @ErikSWE
    @ErikSWE 3 년 전 +1

    "Ask not what what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country"
    As long as taxation is a thing "What the country can do for me" is a much more relevant question than "What *else* I can do for my country".

  • @barbarabeard3904
    @barbarabeard3904 9 개월 전

    The Greatest leader man ever had

  • @dgtzmusic9352
    @dgtzmusic9352 3 년 전 +1

    I love that speech.

  • @amaundertaker4339
    @amaundertaker4339 4 년 전 +5

    Kennedy,
    Was the man, still the man, and always will be the man!

  • @user-ts8pi7lv8e
    @user-ts8pi7lv8e 6 개월 전

    Jhon .f .kennedy such a great true genuine u .s president in 20th centure.

  • @brabra2725
    @brabra2725 4 년 전 +2

    greatest speech ever.

  • @daniels9937
    @daniels9937 3 년 전 +3

    If only we were like this now. God bless the United States of America and God bless every Democrat and Republican. No matter what party we are, we are still AMERICANS, no matter the color, race or gender.

  • @MillStMaros
    @MillStMaros 2 년 전 +1

    Love JFK, was born a couple towns away from where I was born, and was my grandfather@s favorite president

  • @racingfootball
    @racingfootball 11 년 전 +1

    I AGREE, he is a long cousin from Ireland of mine, HONESTLY

  • @JacobMercer-tg9sj
    @JacobMercer-tg9sj 25 일 전 +1

    My grandfather president John f Kennedy does a very good speech 💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬💬

  • @himatwalabehera4913

    Goosebumps

  • @dylanisdylan5578
    @dylanisdylan5578 년 전 +4

    0:52 A quote that I live my life off every day, I am a freedom loving American a marked made in history at this exact moment by a smart man!

  • @vecumex9466
    @vecumex9466 3 년 전 +1

    There is no better definition of what it means to be an American.

  • @susannebass1883
    @susannebass1883 년 전 +1

    Righteous Man. Rip. 🙏

  • @shine-uy5fq
    @shine-uy5fq 3 년 전 +1

    short and sweet? i think short but iconic

  • @niccologentile867
    @niccologentile867 4 년 전 +2

    JFK was one helluva man, people with his resolve and character, keep countries together. A house divided against itself Cannot stand.

  • @edwardphillips406
    @edwardphillips406 2 년 전 +1

    Never Forget…

  • @madcrabber1113
    @madcrabber1113 3 년 전

    Exactly!

  • @charismabros5352
    @charismabros5352 5 년 전 +2

    0:35 the best part!

  • @fernyhj8278
    @fernyhj8278 3 년 전 +1

    Anyone else really pissed off by how lacklustre the audience was? This man is speaking words that will be echoed for decades, and all they do is a basic clap with a flat expression on their face.

    • @sinajavadi431
      @sinajavadi431 3 년 전

      In the good old days his words were considered normal my friend!

  • @clementgavi7290
    @clementgavi7290 2 개월 전

    Amazing

  • @ph1156
    @ph1156 2 년 전

    JFk.. We need you now.

  • @VersusARCH
    @VersusARCH 3 년 전

    Lee Harvey Oswald obviously took this to heart.

  • @hugoibanez922
    @hugoibanez922 10 일 전

    World’s Greatest President, of all time.

  • @arnauplanas7169
    @arnauplanas7169 2 년 전 +1

    These were still the good old days

  • @shoopinc
    @shoopinc 3 년 전

    Did the dnc mess this up today reversing the quote effectively?

  • @oldbirbman
    @oldbirbman 3 년 전 +1

    JFK and Abraham Lincoln are our most open minded presidents
    Both literally and metaphorically

  • @jaym48
    @jaym48 2 년 전

    Keep this "Q"ed up.....soon many will be listening to these past speeches from a new paradigm.

  • @Bebe-qw7oi
    @Bebe-qw7oi 4 년 전 +2

    🇺🇸 needs another JFK.

  • @bluekunt
    @bluekunt 4 년 전

    Why did I get an ad of this.

  • @tombarnes7196
    @tombarnes7196 3 년 전 +1

    "Ask not what your country can do for you... ask what can you do for your country!"

    • @spongeintheshoe
      @spongeintheshoe 9 개월 전

      I think we should ask both. After all, a country that does nothing for the individual is a country that fails as a country.

  • @therealb888
    @therealb888 3 년 전 +46

    So this why parents and grand parents were liberals!. The meaning of liberal has changed so much today.

    • @jeromewade4110
      @jeromewade4110 2 년 전

      OH REALLY?

    • @boxr_4214
      @boxr_4214 2 년 전

      no, not really. i'm willing to bet that most of the "liberals" you're thinking of nowadays would actually call themselves leftists. "liberal" is center-left with the important distinction of being pro-capitalism. liberalism is centered around individual freedom rather than specific worldviews.

  • @sunergun4578
    @sunergun4578 2 년 전 +5

    In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavour will light our country and all who serve it - and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
    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 citizens of America or citizens 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 sure 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.
    god hate jew.

  • @cedarpoplar
    @cedarpoplar 4 개월 전

    Amen. I often wondered about so many Christian religions out there. I get paranoid just thinking of so much opposition between them. Then someone says when 'unity and peace' comes, it'll be the end.
    I do pray and cry when I'm alone sometimes. I ask for forgiveness and for courage to face another day. And then, the thought pops into my head: "ask not what your country can do for you" this makes me feel at ease. It gives me purpose.
    If I were to give someone advise, I would say, read, study on your own time instead of wasting time with social media end television. And, pray. The Holy Spirit is real . Love you folks. Let's keep up. Life is short

  • @TonIoi
    @TonIoi 5 년 전

    0:52 Most of best speech parts in the world

  • @monsterpig3270
    @monsterpig3270 4 개월 전 +1

    This Inaugural speech is among the greatest ever. Fast forward 55 years to Donald Trump's Inaugural speech and you have to wonder, what went wrong?

  • @AndrewSavageStrenght

    My Dream of Leader and my Dream of Country! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🌟🌠💫

  • @edbtzkhud
    @edbtzkhud 5 년 전 +2

    The credit of those famous words goes to A GREAT ARAB POET “ Khalil Gibran”

  • @rasp1097
    @rasp1097 3 년 전 +5

    BEST DEMOCRAT OF ALL TIME, iternal flame

  • @jasonoliver542
    @jasonoliver542 4 년 전 +5

    Yang literally said the exact opposite of this at the democratic debate today

    • @acgaming1932
      @acgaming1932 4 년 전 +2

      Ask not what you can do for your country, but what your country can do for you.

    • @therealb888
      @therealb888 3 년 전 +1

      @@acgaming1932 lol that's the disgusting state of democrats today. Moreover Yang is Joe Biden's tail and now replaced by Harris coz she's a non white woman.

  • @jaimepatino1382
    @jaimepatino1382 2 년 전

    He may let them rest in a feeling of security but his eyes are on their ways.

  • @apexlifeismine100

    When he says,"riding the back of the tiger" to gain power ... A friend of mine felt that and wrote a book about it. My friends name is Sir Claude Balls 😂

  • @lopolik
    @lopolik 3 년 전

    JFK or Megadeth lyrics?
    -Don't ask what you can do for your country
    Ask what your country can do for you lol

  • @dstooks5
    @dstooks5 6 년 전 +5

    Maybe our Congress should ask itself what it can do for it's country since there approval rating is 12%

  • @bonscott602
    @bonscott602 4 년 전 +1

    Not hearing that today from his party

  • @djryan173
    @djryan173 년 전

    This part is now the legend of all presidents in history 0:52

  • @abrahamlincoln8037
    @abrahamlincoln8037 3 년 전 +7

    0:52 Your Welcome!

  • @alejandroferrales8853

    We need this spirit rn pray for America and entire world covid 19 we shall persevere we shall face death with bravery