President John F. Kennedy, Inauguration 1961 87

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President John F. Kennedy, Inauguration 1961 87The photo shows President John F. Kennedy at his inauguration on January 20, 1961, in Washington, D.C., a historic moment in U.S. history.
Significance: Kennedy’s inaugural address included the famous words: “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” It marked the dawn of a new era of optimism and commitment.
The photo symbolizes the beginning of the Kennedy era, which stood for progress, the Cold War, and the hopes of a new generation.