Today marks the 50th anniversary of JFK's inaugural address which he delivered from the frigid steps of the nation's capital after becoming the 35th president of the United States. In that speech, he propositioned the American people to become the new generation of torch bearers who would carry on the principles for which our great country was founded. Likely, many have heard those now famous words, "ask not what your country can do for you --ask what you can do for your country".
Although the number of Americans who were actually alive at that time in history is now fewer than the total number who have been born since, the message ought to resonate even louder today than it did then. It's time for all of us to carry the torch, and with it, we can light up the world!
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Nice sentiment! Let's all be civil to each other and remember that each of us loves this nation, regardless of personal politics.
ReplyDeleteI remember this. Guess that means I must be one of the minority now.
ReplyDeleteWhen is the next blog coming? We may declare you missing in action yet!
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