Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933
"The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself"
In his first Inaugural address in March of 1933, newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt began...
FDR's Inauguration, 1933. Click the image to visit FDR's library and watch the infamous speech.
Dwight D. Esienhower, 1961
Military Industrial Complex
As President Eisenhower made plans to leave the White House, he ...
President Eisenhower delivering the infamous 1961 speech. Click the image to watch the speech.
John F. Kennedy, 1961
Kennedy's Inauguration Speech
"Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation..." President John F. Kennedy spoke on a cold January day in 1961 to the world in the throes of a Cold War.
President Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address. Click the image to watch the address.
Richard Nixon, 1974
Nixon's Resignation Speech
"Therefore I shall resign..."
Richard Nixon's resignation speech of 1974. Click the image to watch the speech.
1986
Challenger Explosion
Shortly after takeoff on a crisp January in 1986, the space shuttle Challenger...
Challenger Explosion of 1986. Click the image to watch the video.
RoNald Reagan, 1987
"Mr. Gorbachev Tear Down This Wall"
President Ronald Reagan stood firmly in
Reagan's infamous "Tear Down this Wall" speech. Click the image to watch the speech.
September 11, 2001
Attack on World Trade Center
A bright sunny Tuesday in New York City...
The horrific events of 9/11. Click the image to visit the National Archives.