Commencement Address at American University

English · Politics, Political Science

President John F. Kennedy delivers the commencement address at American University on June 10, 1963. The speech is a formal public address, centered on the possibility of peace and the responsibilities of nations and citizens in a world shaped by conflict.

Listeners hear Kennedy’s measured, direct delivery as he develops his argument for pursuing peace through practical steps and mutual understanding. The recording offers a chance to experience the address as spoken, with its emphasis on reflection, diplomacy, and the choices facing the country and the wider world.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.