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John F. Kennedy's Inauguration John F. Kennedy's Inauguration
World Events 1961-1963 World Events 1961-1963

John F. Kennedy's Inauguration

John F. Kennedy's Inauguration
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John F. Kennedy is pictured here taking the presidential oath of office during his inauguration in 1961. During his 1960 campaign for the presidency, Kennedy gained wide support after he capably addressed the country’s defense and economic needs in four televised debates with Republican candidate Richard Nixon.
UPI/THE BETTMANN ARCHIVE/Courtesy of Gordon Skene Sound Collection. All rights reserved.
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United States (History); Onassis, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy; President of the United States; Kennedy, John Fitzgerald
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