"I have said that control of arms is a mission that we undertake particularly for our children and our grandchildren and that they have no lobby in Washington." -"Statement by the President to American Women Concerning their Role in Securing World Peace (449)," November 1, 1963, Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. And if that journey is a thousand miles, or even more, let history record that we, in this land, at this time, took the first step." -"Radio and Television Address to the American People on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (316)," July 26, 1963, Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. Let us.step back from the shadow of war and seek out the way of peace.
"My fellow Americans, let us take that first step. "With all of the history of war, and the human race's history unfortunately has been a good deal more war than peace, with nuclear weapons distributed all through the world, and available, and the strong reluctance of any people to accept defeat, I see the possibility in the 1970's of the President of the United States having to face a world in which 15 or 20 or 25 nations may have these weapons." -"The President's News Conference of Ma(107)," Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Arms Control and Disarmament
( Note: Parenthetical numbers in the titles of presidential speeches and news conferences refer to item numbers in the Public Papers of the Presidents.) For more information please contact Have a research question? Ask an Archivist. Kennedy, arranged alphabetically by topic. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museumīelow is a selected list of quotations by John F. We hope this list of MLK quotes, which embody wisdom, kindness and courage, will inspire you to continue honoring his legacy during the month of January and beyond. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quotes from his essays, letters, speeches and from The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. That is why we have compiled some of the most powerful Dr. was one of the most prominent Black figures to create immeasurable change for America and pave the way for a more equitable future.Īlthough the civil rights movement took place over 70 years ago, the effects of his actions and his inspiring words continue to be extremely relevant today during these ongoing times of racial disparity. From leading nonviolent demonstrations to giving one of the most historical speeches of all time, “I Have a Dream,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a pastor, activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner and trailblazer during the civil rights movement. Throughout the year, but especially during his birth month of January, we celebrate Dr.
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