John F. Kennedy gave his inauguration speech on Jan. 20, 1961.

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Published Jan. 20, 2009 at 10:02 a.m.

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Posted by jjrakman on Jan. 20, 2009 at 4:27 p.m. (report)

I find it interesting to compare and contrast quotes from Kennedy and Obama. In particular, the following: And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country - John F. Kennedy generally the Constitution is a charter of negative liberties: [It] says what the states cant do to you, says what the federal government cant do to you, but it doesnt say what the federal government or the state government must do on your behalf. - Barack H. Obama

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