YouTube John F Kennedy was sworn in on Jan 20, 1961, the first Irish Catholic President of the United States, We take a look at JFK's incredible path to the White House.

The inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy on January 20, 1961. Photo courtesy of United States Government ...

In 1961, after winning the 1960 Presidential election, John F. Kennedy delivered his iconic inaugural address from Washington D.C. in 1961.

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John Quincy Adams used a law text for his 1825 inauguration. And, sworn in aboard Air Force One after John Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson used a Catholic missal.

Throughout the prior 59 presidential inauguration ceremonies there have been moments of celebration and of various mishaps.

John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine Band performed the national anthem.

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John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine Band performed the national anthem.

John F Kennedy, 1961: Contralto Marian Anderson sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965: The United States Marine Band performed the national anthem.