President John F. Kennedy historic state visit to Ireland in the summer of 1963 Then on January 20, 1961, one of Ireland's sons, a 'cousin' of theirs, was sworn in as President of the United States.

John F. Kennedy took office as the nation's 35th president today with a plea for both ... Photo courtesy of United States Government ... In his inaugural speech, Kennedy summoned the ...

In 1961, after winning the 1960 Presidential election, John F. Kennedy delivered his iconic inaugural address from Washington D.C. in 1961. More for You State Department begins widespread layoffs ...

John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine Band performed the national anthem.

John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine Band performed the national anthem.

John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine Band performed the national anthem.