President John F. Kennedy, "On Urgent National Needs," Space Excerpt, May 25, 1961

In May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech to Congress titled, "On Urgent National Needs." The theme of the speech was to demonstrate American strength in light of recent advances of Soviet interests. This excerpt, in the speech text titled, "IX. SPACE," shows Kennedy's proposal to send the first astronauts to the Moon. The complete text of the speech is on the JFK Library web site at https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-view.... The video excerpt is on the JFK Library web site at https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-view.... Visit our web site at www.spaceksc.com.