May 18, 1963 - President John F. Kennedy's remarks at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Remarks in Nashville at the 90th Anniversary Convocation of Vanderbilt University.
President John F. Kennedy spoke in the stadium at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.

[@williameaton-em6hr]

i was there. what a speech. as timely today as ever.

[@nickfraser4599]

It is refreshing to hear a speech on duty, responsibility and dignity. I cannot imagine a politician today, speaking to such a large audience espousing these values. Say what you will about this man, he was truly for America and a man who knew where the future lay. I have always believed that an individual is only as valuable as he can serve others. JFK knew this and encouraged education not only for the good of oneself but the good of the country and the world.
I miss President Kennedy

[@j.j.fussell3464]

A truly great man. He was the last of his kind.

[@1burnman]

Thanks again Helmer

[@chenyilee9771]

At 4:30 ( Rights and Responsibility)
But this nation was not founded solely on the principle of citizen-rights.
Equally important, though too-often not discussed, is the citizen's
responsibility. For our privileges can be no greater than our
obligations. The protection of our rights can endure no longer than
the performance of our responsibilities. Each can be neglected only
at the peril of the other.

[@donnaoz5502]

"...but this nation was not founded solely on the principle of citizen rights, equally important, though to often not discussed, is the citizen's responsibility."

[@TheYarcob]

Dad and my grandpa was there.

[@madelineking8367]

Hi, who shot this recording, and where can the original copy be found?

[@lauriehayes3670]

This recording has been edited. For the complete text of the speech see: www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/jfkvanderbiltconvocation.htm

[@2525bcr]

I think Perry Wallace might have a little something to say about human rights, but I understand why he had to say it.