Bridgeport Honors 50th Anniversary of JFK's Inaugural Address

01/20/2011

Watch this video re-creation of President John F. Kennedy's iconic inaugural address through many voices.

Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy inspired people throughout the world to rise to the challenges of their era and to achieve in ways never before dreamed possible. Today, a new generation has the opportunity to embrace President Kennedy's ideals and to take on the challenges of the next fif

01/20/2011

Today marks the 50th anniversary of this historic address.

http://www.c-spanarchives.org/library/vidLink.php?b=1105842248&e=1105843070&n=001 President Kennedy delivered his inaugural address on January 20, 1961.

01/14/2011

UPDATE: The email address to send in essays for the contest is [email protected]

01/10/2011

REMINDER: The deadline for the JFK "What can you do for your city?" Essay Contest is Friday.

12/14/2010

Thank you to everyone who sent in their JFK Legacy Award nominations. We'll keep you posted.

12/09/2010

Reminder: The deadline to nominate a young adults 30 and under who have demonstrative achievements in some area of public service, contributing positively and substantially to Bridgeport is TOMORROW. Email all nominations to [email protected]

12/08/2010

Inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. Chief Justice Earl Warren administers the Oath of Office to President John F. Kennedy during ceremonies at the Capitol, 20 January 1961. United States Army Signal Corps photograph in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston. PX 65-108 SC 578830

12/07/2010

Do you know a Bridgeport resident under the age of 30 who you has demonstrative achievements in some area of public service, contributing positively and substantially to their city? Nominate that individual for a JFK Legacy Award. Send their name and list of achievements to [email protected] by Friday, December 10th.

12/07/2010

Mayor Bill Finch is asking students in Bridgeport schools grades K-12, “What Can You Do For Your City?” Check out this link to find out the details about this essay contest.