From the Archives: John F. Kennedy on "Face the Nation," April 1960

In April 1960, then presidential candidate Sen. John F. Kennedy Jr. joined "Face the Nation" to discuss the Wisconsin primary, which was crucial in determining if he or Sen. Hubert Humphrey would win the Democratic nomination.
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[@JackieLynch-b6x]

When you look and define and analyse no one holds a candle to him then and today in modern America . R.I P. President Kennedy.

[@zues287]

His brother was close. Also, if you haven't listened to Bobby Kennedy's son, RFK Jr, I'd recommend one of the many 1-2 hour podcasts he's been going on. He's a spitting image of his father and uncle in his intelect, ideals, desire to serve the American people. You may have heard lies about him by the media, because he's a threat to the establishment, just like his father and uncle were. I'd recommend watching "Who is Bobby Kennedy". It's a short 15 minute documentary about his life, what he's already done for the American people, and his values. It also sheds light into why there's been a massive smear campaign by the media. He stands to clean up the corruption in this country, and the corporations responsible for the corruption stand to lose billions if he gets into office.

[@loungemusic7853]

@@zues287 lol this aged like milk

[@ruthcummings588]

Jack always knew his stuff!

[@Photologistic]

Just like RFK Jr today.

[@wizardofb9434]

Real genuine US presidential candidate.

[@paulbadoo9326]

The last one,actually.

[@thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo6370]

He spoke presidentially

[@jiggs8073]

Didn't act presidentially though did he

[@weston.weston]

Kennedy handled them mighty nicely, I ❤ it. #smart

[@AVH-z9m]

This is SO much different than the way modern pols talk.

[@thomaskallmyr]

Yes it is😊

[@Marcel-fm2xb]

Yes, partly because today is all about that next commercial break after every 7 minutes or so. You can't entertain a deep conversation while trying to keep the audience hooked for the next segment.

[@MrZackavelli]

You can tell he's getting real annoyed by the Catholic issue

[@Photologistic]

But he always gives an intelligent, civil response, like RFK Jr.

[@RobertBurke-tq9zu]

He had the golden tongue.

[@Sean.thegreat]

As americans, we need to demand those kennedy files. The country has gone downhill since his death.

[@doodlebob2023]

and then the truth about 9/11

[@ianhorn8543]

What a brilliant man he was!

[@LOGOS422]

An age when adults were adults and not overgrown children throwing tantrums.

[@ronaldzent6321]

He handled the media well.

[@Ramas1z1]

For me, the biggest part of the program was spent asking how the procedures and mechanics of the election process was being questioned at that time. Sadly, we still have it as a big part of our next election for president in 2024. 60 some years and we as a country haven't tried to better design the process and then carry out our elections so we won't question the results. We were in trouble then and we are still in trouble.

[@marbury2403]

I agree. Some tend to look at the past with rose colored glasses.

[@jfm8955]

You are missing the point. We know how to carry out honest, efficient elections. Certain politicians and interest groups don't want that. They want the status quo, which unfortunately will lead to our demise if we continue on the course we have been on.

[@thomaskallmyr]

Yes We Are in Trouble😮

[@matthewcroskey3099]

I noticed the press is very condescending, as it is today!!

[@PursonMusic]

Imagine the USA having someone young, eloquent and professionally capable again.

[@apusapus71]

If only I could vote for him.

[@EdKazO-Vision]

We did not deserve this man.

[@lindakelley2676]

The nation cried when he was killed. A true leader who put country first. How far we fell in 2016.

[@yowzephyr]

22:08 I like hearing JFK call himself a liberal. He was a liberal. Not as liberal as Bobby and Teddy, but a liberal nevertheless. At 22:14 JFK talks about "the ability of a man to hold the most important office in the free world". Today of course he would say "man or woman".

[@mansakhanlv8487]

Those were the times

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

If a woman was in the race anywhere at that time, formally, he likely would have tailored his language to fit the reality.

[@mansakhanlv8487]

Also in 1960 times JFK was a conservative in a liberal body , just the same as Ronald Reagan was a liberal in a conservative body..

[@michaeldennis7952]

He,she,they,i,it don't forget.

[@ProductofNZ]

Off-topic but: Is it wishful thinking to hope for one level-headed, honest, wellspoken, intelligent leader can be elected out of 335,000,000 US citizens?

[@thomaskallmyr]

Trumphf is NOT HONEST😮

[@ProductofNZ]

@@thomaskallmyr He's not. But every other politician is right?

[@fasteddie8782]

It's a pipe dream forget about it

[@LeonXVIII]

Therein lies the fundamental substance of an anti-democratic argument.

[@talkingrock7011]

@@thomaskallmyrand you think Biden is , what a joke !

[@robertpolityka8464]

I think JFK was more upset about the Catholic Vote than how much of his Dad's money was being spent in Wisconsin.

[@132indo]

Kennedy dispatched of these reporters like a father on a Sunday night

[@GioG-n8c]

If only Kamala could talk this smooth!

[@emmgeevideo]

The contrast between JFK's knowledge and ability to articulate and the 2024 major party candidates (and in particular his brother's wacky son) is night and day. I don't think you have to be a Democrat, Republican, or Independent to appreciate the substance of this discussion and JFK's positions.

[@Photologistic]

RFK Jr speaks the same way. So refreshing vs any other candidates since.

[@charlesmcdonald8654]

November 22, 1963, the day America died.

[@doodlebob2023]

i blame the iphone

[@richarddemuth7077]

VERY disappointed that Lawrence did not follow up on his question to JFK in their 1958 appearance on the show about Kennedy fulfilling his term as US senator if re-elected that year as proof that he had NO intention of campaigning for president in 1960! ☹️ 👎

[@kevinmarquez8906]

What a well educated man. He spoke like a true President. Forever in our hearts and memories. 35th US President JFK 🇺🇸

[@JonahRae-k9c]

Rosalia Locks

[@artisanalfloors]

Primary…..

[@recidivistfighter4673]

Get rid of the electoral college vote !!! Popular vote totals State by State truly would reflect Americans voice.

[@waldolydecker8118]

"electoral college" is part of our rigged slavery heritage. Every other democracy on the planet uses the Popular vote to determine the winner. America's Slavery states are the ones that fought for a way for win the election even when their candidate loses the Popular vote. This "electoral college" legacy of slavery days needs to be abolished immediately.

[@AVH-z9m]

And ensure perpetual Democratic control of the WH. No, thank you. There's a reason the founders invented the EC.

[@thetruthserum2816]

As Kennedy said, the Electoral College is an anachronism. Ban the Electoral College; Repeal it... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-fifths_Compromise

[@dlperk5035]

You don't understand American politics, nor do you have a real appreciation of the U.S. Constitution.

[@davidpaz9389]

Get rid of the Supreme Court's ability to rule a law unconstitutional as well while you're at it. Especially if it was one enacted by public vote. How dare the court stifle the people's voice.

[@acecarson3792]

Pravda doesn,t tell the truth.

[@jacaranda777]

The GREATEST GENERATION

[@BeckSimona-y4d]

Hertha Rapids

[@sanatanababaji2809]

Jesus Christ 2024

[@AVH-z9m]

He's too honest to ever run.

[@williamwells1862]

If the Secret Service had been on the cars two rear bumper foot stands with hand griips the shots would have been blocked. JFK did not want them there because he wanted himself and Jackie to be seen. It was always said that the rear bumper foot stands were not in the right place to protect the President anyway. This video clearly shows where the rear bumper foot stands were and would have protected the President. Also, it was always very obtuse about how Clint Hill got onto the back of the car with Jackie. Earlier windows of the footage show him riding on the side of the back up car. Somehow he managed to run up and jump on JFK's car stepping onto the bumper footstand and leaping onto the back of the car. Many accounts had him somehow walking along. So many strange stories. Strange these bumper stands were never brought up or revealed in the hundreds and hundreds of footage and photos I saw about the assasination. The bumper stands that were not there are there. Very mysterious. The hand rail to hang on is clearly visible on the right side of the car. More disproven conspiracy stories. It just goes on and on. Emory Roberts rode shotgun in the back up car head of the Secret Service Detail that day at Dealey Plaza. When the President got shot, Emory Roberts was in charge thereafter. Nobody ever talks about that. He took charge of everything, and immediately got Johnson onto Air Force One to leave Dallas and be sworn in going to Washington or if necessary a safe place to protect him. Emory was my neighbor in Wheaton, Md. on Holdridge Rd. Most of this is in Dealey Plaza - The End of Camelot In the early morning it was scheduled to rain in Dallas and the Secret Service was setting up to install the canopy on the car. The forecast changed and the President wanted to be seen by the crowds, and besides the President did not want ir put on. So it was not put on. So as to not make JFK negligent in his death, it was bandied about that there were no foot stands on the rear of the car for Secret Service to ride on. Clearly you can see two foot stands on the rear bumper of the car with handrails to hang on. Clint Hills is stepping on one to get onto the back of the car to be with Jackie. There is just bogus story after bogus story surrounding JFK's assasination

[@calescapee9642]

There were also retractable stands on the side of the Limousine.

[@Rammeth_Chaney]

Liermar Sretlaw

[@LastZambie23]

RFK All The Way!!! 🇺🇸 #Kennedy24 🇺🇸

[@thomaskallmyr]

Walther Evert Kegö ringde mig och jag sa att jag vet vad han gjort mot Marilyn Monroe och John F.Kennedy och Dorothy Kilgallen❤😢och Doctor Martin Luther King Jr 😢

[@thetruthserum2816]

Ban the Electoral College... Popular Vote 100%, stop the games.

[@Pete_Partak]

3 wolves and a lamb vote on what's for dinner. I'm good.

[@paulbennett9305]

Saudi news

[@johnfoster535]

...for one, brief shining moment, there was Came-a-lot !!... Haha! No matter WHAT happened, JFK succeeded so much in conquering beautiful women that his book should have been titled : " Profiles in Coitus" !!

[@mikebowman9844]

LOL

[@doodlebob2023]

he cheated on his wife?