Glenn 401 Test (JFK)
Vice President Johnson speaker Mexican cactus President Eisenhower Vice President Nixon President Truman 7 clergy fellow citizens we observe today. Not a victory of party. but a celebration of freedom symbolizing and end as well as a beginning. Signifying renewal as well as change. Brian Swan before you and almighty God the same solemn oath. Our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago. The world is very different now. a man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty at all forms of human life and yet the same revolutionary beliefs. For which our forebears Port are still at issue around the globe? the belief that the Rights of Man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God. We dare not forget today that we are The Heirs of that first Revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place to friend and foe alike. That the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans. born in this century Happy by War discipline by a hard and bitter. Peace proud of our ancient Heritage and on willing to witness or permit best small one going all those human rights tell which this nation has always been committed and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
Let every nation know. Whether it wishes us well or ill. That we shall pay any price. bear any burden meet any hardship support any friend oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of Liberty this much we pledge and more. Canelo told allies Whose cultural and spiritual Origins? We share we pledge the Loyalty of faithful friend. United there is little we cannot do in a host of Cooperative Ventures divided there is nothing we can do for we dare not meet a pop challenge at all and split asunder. Rose new states, can we welcome to the ranks of the free? we pledge our that one form of colonial control shall not have passed away nearly to be replaced by a far more. I am turning. We shall not always expect to find them supporting argue. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom and to remember that in the past. Those who foolishly sought Power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside. Those people in the Hudson Villages of half the globe. Struggling to break the bonds of mass Misery. We pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves. Or whatever. Is required not because the Communists may be doing it not because we think they're both but because it is right. if a free Society Can I help the many who are poor it cannot save the few who are rich.
To our sister republics Child Survivor. We offer a special pledge. To convert all good words in a good deed. It a new alliance for progress. Who is this free man and free government and casting off the chains of poverty? But this peaceful revolution of Hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression Awesome version anywhere in the Americas and let every other power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.
Can I have world Assembly of sovereign states the United Nations? I'll ask Beth hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace. We renew our pledge of support to prevent it from becoming nearly a forum for invective. To strengthen its yield of the new in the week and two in mods the area in which it's written a run. Finally got those Nations who would make themselves our adversary. We also not a pledge but a request. That both sides begin Anew the Quest for Peace. before the dark powers of Destruction Unleashed by science in golf all Humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction We dare not tempt them with weakness. only when our arms are sufficient Beyond doubt Can we be certain Beyond doubt that they will never be employed? But neither can two great and powerful groups of Nations. Take comfort from our present course. both sides over Garden by the cost of modern weapons brightly alarm by the steady spread of the deadly atom. Yes both racing to order that on certain balance of Terror that stays the hand of mankind Final War. So let us begin anew. Remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear a negotiate.
Let both sides explore what problems United instead of belaboring those problems which divide us? Let both sides for the first time. Formulate serious and precise proposal for the inspection and control of armed and bring the absolute power to destroy Other Nations under the absolute control of all Nations.
Let's both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the Stars conquer the desert eradicate disease. Half the ocean depth and encouraged the Arts and Commerce. Let's both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth that come in to Visalia to undo the heavy burdens. And let the oppressed go free.
And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of Suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new window not a new balance of power but a new world of law. Where the strong I just and the weak secure and the peace Preserve. All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1000 days in the life of this Administration? No reason prep In Our Lifetime on this planet, but let us begin.
In your hands my fellow citizens. more than mine will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its National loyalty. The graves of Young Americans who answered the call to service around the globe. Now the trumpet summons us again. Not as a call to bear arms. So I'm we need not as a call to battle go in battle. We are but a call to Bear the burden of a long Twilight Struggle year-in and year-out rejoicing in Hope. Patient in Tribulation a struggle against the common enemies of man Charities poverty disease and War itself. Henry Ford's against these enemies a grand and Global Alliance
north and south east and west that can assure a more food for Life For All Mankind. Will you join in that historic Epic?
in the long history of the world only a few Generations have been granted the role of Defending freedom and 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 endeavor 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? Find me whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world ask about Kia 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.