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"For John F. Kennedy His Inauguration" (originally titled "Dedication") is a poem written by the American poet Robert Frost for the presidential inauguration of John F. Kennedy on January 20, 1961. Background
Invited to recite "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy, Frost composed a new, prefatory poem [1] that became "For John F. Kennedy His Inauguration". At the actual event Frost wasn't able to read the latter poem, but still recited the former from memory. [2] [3]
The Gift Outright" is a poem written by Robert Frost. Frost originally recited it at the College of William & Mary in 1941, but its most famous recitation occurred at the inauguration of John F. Kennedy in 1961. [1]
Inaugural poems have been a key part of many recent swearing-in ceremonies; though the first such poem was recited at John F. Kennedy's oath-taking in 1961, the modern trend began with Maya ...
Wednesday also marks the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and in the presidential pantheon of such events, it too was a standout occasion — for very different reasons.
The inauguration of John F. Kennedy as the 35th president of the United States was held on Friday, January 20, 1961, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. This was the 44th inauguration and marked the commencement of John F. Kennedy's and Lyndon B. Johnson's only term as president and vice president.
And we've got 75 Inauguration Day quotes and captions for this notable event. This year, Inauguration Day takes place on Monday, January 20, 2025. ... — John F. Kennedy 32. “Freedom is the ...
Print/export Download as PDF; ... Pages in category "Inaugural poems" ... F. For John F. Kennedy His Inauguration; G. The Gift Outright; H.