I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battles or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit

i truly believe when the dust passes over our leveled cities, the only thing that will matter is what we contribute to humankind

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 of Americans -- born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace.

In a very real sense, it will not be one man going to the moon it will be an entire nation. For all of us must work to put him there.

We will go to the moon. We will go to the moon and do other things, NOT because they are easy but because they are HARD.

Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind... War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today.