Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/this-day-in-history-jfk-gives-moon-speech Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter This day in history, JFK gives ‘Moon’ speech Nation Sep 12, 2013 6:39 PM EDT “We go to the Moon, and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” –John F. Kennedy, speaking at Rice University, September 12, 1962. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
“We go to the Moon, and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” –John F. Kennedy, speaking at Rice University, September 12, 1962. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now