JFK Takes On Catholic Controversy

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Political candidates live in a storm of controversy. When a candidate's character comes under fire during a campaign, how they respond can make the difference between winning and losing an election.
In this episode of PODIUM, John F. Kennedy addresses fears about his loyalty to the Pope - a major controversy in his 1960 presidential campaign.
This historic speech was delivered to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association in Houston, TX, on September 12, 1960.
Political speech experts featured in this episode include:
Adam Frankel
Speechwriter for President Obama
Robert Lehrman
Professor of Speechwriting, American University
Charlton McIlwain
Professor of Communication, New York University
Jeff Shesol
Speechwriter for President Clinton
Michael Waldman
Director of Speechwriting for President Clinton
PODIUM is a bi-weekly series that embraces the art of public speaking and honors those with something to say. From historic political speeches, to contemporary commencement addresses, to wedding toasts, the series explores various genres of speechmaking and provides inspiring, insightful analysis including "how-to" content.
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@metalgearsolidsnake6978 8 лет назад

What a speech and he is missed. He truly believed in liberty for all no matter what background they had.

@picklesthewise 4 года назад

We need a man like him today. Not just someone who believes in his ideals in blanket terms, but one who is willing to risk everything like he did to speak up for them.

@gameisrigged6942 Год назад

You got joe biden, he's a catholic

@Ascension-wg7bj 3 года назад

He waa enlightened and ahead of his time.

@millerscorner2 3 года назад

I was but 12 when they took this great man's life and I wept. I knew the dynamics of what happened and knew that those who are evil took his life. Having said that, he has a son who is now ridding this country of that same evil. Praise the Lord God for giving us a President who cares about ALL Americans.

@annbailey6891 3 года назад

Barney Fife watch From JFK To 911 on RU-vid.

@dieselpatchesisthebiggay1253 3 года назад

I’m was not alive

@Sp4cemuffin 12 лет назад

Wish we had more like JFK.

@ArnDab13 6 лет назад

Never more needed than today.

@scots4trump465 4 года назад

@@ArnDab13 last I looked the USA has never been doing better

@MichaelCasanovaMusic 4 года назад

Kc C777 then you should make an appointment with an optometrist.

@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044 4 года назад

Trump is firm like Kennedy

@annbailey6891 3 года назад

Sp4ce we have Trump 2020. Q

@jayrosen6663 5 лет назад

How brilliant this speech was, it put any question of his allegiance to his religion to rest forever!!

@ab-dhulalifqadrmuhammad1949 4 года назад

The points made by Jack-Jack is what made him UNIQUE and a TRUE PATRIOT!

@megangovier6919 3 года назад

I'm not democrat but I loved JFK

@johnwickactual9086 2 года назад

He was the last real democratic president we’ve had. All we have now is Marxist Tyranny.

@seanm241 4 года назад

Thank you Jeff

@leesmith610 3 года назад

Stand Your Ground JFK..

@whywontyoulayeggs 2 года назад

We don't need to be told what he is saying. Just let him talk and listen to it

@shy2848 3 года назад

Jfk is unreplaceable. There will never ever be someone has brilliant, as young, as handsome. I miss him so much even though I never knew him nor was I alive during the 20th century. But I miss him and Jackie and John jr. dearly and wish I will meet them one day in heaven!

@YasselAlvarez33157 5 лет назад

He also refused to kiss the Popes ring; which was a big deal back them. One special human being; one great leader.

@bakersfieldmusicnow 11 лет назад

great job

@johnf.kennedy5904 3 года назад

Thank you.

@timcrowley4777 3 года назад

Words of wise,, we could use them now.

@gatman134 11 лет назад

It's ashamed how many views this video, it deserves so much more.

@ergaomnes6221 7 лет назад

Separation between State and Church well articulated and stated.

@asdfasdf3989 4 года назад

I don't see how this is the takeaway for people.

@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044 4 года назад

The Roman Catholic Church caused the Inquisition and was friends with Hitler and will be in favor of the antichrist. The beast with 7 heads and ten horns is Rome and the Vatican

@MrISkater 3 года назад

@@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044 yes we had an inquisition. Hitler? Satan?

@JFKgaming1 10 лет назад

Where's FDR's podium?

@levelup9858 2 года назад

He was a different breed ❤️🙏

@tylerdurden2626 2 года назад

They split his wig for it too

@miryamamar9471 3 месяца назад

Catholic HATRED is still rampant!!!

@calvinohseyahsen6216 7 лет назад

He already set an example for John Kerry, Joe Biden and Tim Kaine. "I am Catholic but.."No offence. I agree with him. Since USA is founded based on Constitution and not the Bible or the Church.

@mrcentreville 6 лет назад

Yeah, his numerous extra-marital affairs proves what a good Catholic he was.

@DNSMLT 4 года назад

@@mrcentreville When you find nothing wrong with his politics you go after his PERSONAL life.

@mrcentreville 4 года назад

@@DNSMLT That's weird, I quite like JFK and admire his politics. That doesn't mean he had the cleanest personal life, now does it?

@mr.f6215 4 года назад

If you judge a person or a religion by their worst actions, then you need new glasses.

@SK-tr1wo 3 года назад

Geoffrey LaForce You put anyone else’s life under a microscope and you’ll see there is imperfection

@Awakeningspirit20 4 года назад

Hopefully we get to the point where this doesn't matter for Muslims or any other religion either. The 1960s were turbulent but at least back then we had a more healthy, constitutional look at things like religion. It was a personal thing, but one that the candidates didn't make a bedrock of their campaign. And look, JFK went on to become one of our most beloved presidents and didn't take any orders from the Pope.

@dannyburch2122 4 года назад

Idealist without illusion self-described JFK

@ussliberty4631 2 года назад

After they assassinated him they then sank a US ship killing over 50+ sailors

@TheWhyer 10 лет назад

Shame such a well produced video has so few views

@05Moshe 10 лет назад

there is no bieber in it.

@J.PMora1957 3 года назад

They are doing it all over again with Amy Barrett

@_itzomar1952 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7yjTEdZ81lI.html i suggest you learn about who she really is. She’s extremely qualified and fit for the job. She merely protects the constitution not represent the public

@margaretjiantonio939 Год назад

This country hasn't been the same after he was taken from us.

@michaelsix9684 4 года назад

Ted Sorenson wrote this speech, both of them flew to Houston from Los Angeles, truly a phenomenal performance, and helped him to get elected

@mferraro8737 2 года назад

He edited his speeches. He reads them first and edit .

@jenniferromano8655 2 года назад

It doesn't matter what religion as long as motives are not to use region to hide behind and to live in denial, just like people without a faith tend to do.

@ollehedstrom3536 3 года назад

A giant in politics, especially compared to his successors in office. Of course his religious beliefs was of zero consequence to his political aims. Something current successor in office should think about. Dec 2020

@quintonscholz3656 Год назад

…where is America evolving today and the next 10 years, 20 years, 30 years…❤ ?

@grungetruck8243 3 года назад

A in depth thinking president is what we need like JFK again.

@jayrosen6663 6 лет назад

As usual, Kennedy nailed it. Although I'm not a Catholic, I seem to remember the Protestant churches giving their blessing to the KKK! Hardly what I would call an organization that espouses our beliefs as Americans.

@denverbritto5606 5 лет назад

I'm Catholic but I have to say that while some Protestant churches did support the KKK, many gave their support to Black Civil Rights.

@kylekenan2321 4 года назад

@MrLolmaster101 what were the origins or nationalitys of the KKK people?

@marcosmendez8805 4 года назад

Hissam Ullah idk but something is off. Am not into catholic but if I remember right one of the pop went to hell. The guy is getting praised because of the good things he’s done and blah blah but if he really believed in god then all the glory should go to god and not himself. Plus there is one god not several and god mom has no powers at all no need to worship her she was just chooses to have Jesus as a baby that is all. Wish we can go back in time to actually see it and see how blind Catholics are

@asdfasdf3989 4 года назад

@@marcosmendez8805 English please.

@asdfasdf3989 4 года назад

"Protestants" aren't one organization, and it was largely Protestants who lead the abolition and civil rights movements.

@jamesmaracle4858 2 года назад

A great oration of the separation of church and state, his exemplary speech should be revisited by all in these times...there's people in DC right now that should pay attention to this man's words

@oflodaadejet7395 3 года назад

He went against the Antichrist

@VicAlexanderAramaicBible 3 года назад

King George VI was a friend of Hitler before WW II. He brought him to Lindon to meet with his government when Queen Elizabeth the daughter of King George was a small girl that gave Hitler the Nazi salute. Later, she hated Pres. Kennedy when he went to Germany and said, I am a Berliner.' (Ich bin ein Berliner). Because as Queen Elizabeth II she wanted East Germany to remain Communist so she could exploit Germany of its wealth for fecades to come. However, Pres. Ronald Reagan hated Communism and went to the concrete wall and declared, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear that wall down!" And the wall was torn down by the East Berliners and they were united with West Berliners finally -- Victor Isaac Alexander

@FreshPrince0fMiami 5 лет назад

I’m almost certain JFK would’ve been conservative today

@romulus3345 5 лет назад

JFK and his Democrat party were stanch opponents against Communism. Today the Democrats have gone so far to the left as they welcome communists & Islamists into their party while promoting open borders, full term abortions, identity politics, victim hood, and socialism.. JFK must be spinning in his grave!!

@GeorgeFreeman55 4 года назад

@@romulus3345 great comment.

@MichaelCasanovaMusic 4 года назад

elizabeth tudor “identity politics”. Of course the party comprised 98% of white heterosexual Protestant christians would NEVER play identity politics....like disparaging potential candidates for being Irish Catholics or being black (and accused of being Muslim). What utter garbage

@robertlemus7477 4 года назад

What do our opponents mean when they apply to us the label, "Liberal"? If by "Liberal" they mean, as they want people to believe, someone who is soft in his policies abroad, who is against local government, and who is unconcerned with the taxpayer's dollar, then the record of this party and its members demonstrate that we are not that kind of "Liberal." But, if by a "Liberal," they mean someone who looks ahead and not behind, someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people - their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights, and their civil liberties - someone who believes that we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad, if that is what they mean by a "Liberal," then I'm proud to say that I'm a "Liberal." -JFK

@GeorgeFreeman55 4 года назад

@@MichaelCasanovaMusic paranoid wreck you should be ashamed

@bjklein444 3 года назад

He made this speech before the election. So sad what happened in spite of this speech... Of course Johnson didn't find this type of speech necessary. You know, with his "Great Society" plan and all.

@memekelly2639 3 года назад

The Irish people have been oppressed slaughtered they stood their ground and took on the British empire still to this day the six county's still run buy the British. Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. JFK was a great man.RIP. JFK 🇮🇪

@hilarioushen4164 3 года назад

Meme Kelly lies lies lies. Catholics in Ireland were oppressed & in your words slaughtered not by the British state, but by your own fellow country men notably the IRA. I do agree JFK was a great president but if you do some research into his assassination you’ll find that because he believed in séparation of church & state and to bring an end to the Vietnam war. Plus his dislike of the federal reserve bank & the CIA, he was murdered by the society of Jesus ( ie) the Roman Catholic Jesuit order. Fact.

@brendamccloskey6906 3 года назад

@@hilarioushen4164 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k02EYvX0_jU.html

@Dannyboy0202 Год назад

@hilarioushen4164 he was murdered by the military industrial complex along with the help of the CIA i.e (the dulles brothers). Nothing to do with the roman Catholic Church 🤦

@dipierro4 4 года назад

He spoke very eloquently and idealistically, but the part that was repeated on the news, at the time, was the part where he emphasized that he'd be loyal to the USA more than to the pope. At least that's the part I remember, and it's the part that I most often see mentioned. I'm not sure if my memory represents what most people at that time heard and reacted to. I'd be interested to hear if this has been surveyed, or commented on by others who recall that time.

@wendydiaz476 3 года назад

For me also.as long you knoe how to shre what you have enough

@wendydiaz476 3 года назад

So i feel what people neess

@kelechukwuanozyk7605 2 года назад

Will America ever have someone as great as this ever again??

@jayrosen6663 6 лет назад

I gave up religion a very long time ago! A candidates religion or color should have absolutely no bearing on a voter's decision! I didn't support Bernie Sanders because he's Jewish, rather because of what he said and stands for!!!!

@wendydiaz476 3 года назад

Cuz i grew up indelendent.i never delend or ask my mama for my study and all?

@MyHotdog2 4 года назад

What a decent man, especially compared to the current incumbent whom is a true American trajedy!

@bird8041 5 лет назад

President Kennedy? What can be wrong?😀

@kathyf7322 3 года назад

He was a demacrat.

@user-pv2km5bm3t 2 года назад

@@kathyf7322 Don't insult JFK by comparing him to today's dems lol

@raymiles7655 2 года назад

My 5 grandfathers died for freedom 😟

@wendydiaz476 3 года назад

They will advice but the chooce still if you take there advice good if not good also

@reinfeddedewolff5565 Год назад

*SEPARATION OF CHURCH/ AND "STATE" (THE USA NATION STATE IS SECULAR/ IS THERE FOR ALL AMERICAN CITIZENS😊/ INDEPENDENT OF THEIR RELIGION/LIFE CONVICTION) OF THE ESSENCE/ FOR A WELL FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY😊/ TO RECOGNIZE THIS IS NEVER TOO "LATE".

@vinifryderyk4306 6 лет назад

Ich Bin Ein "Jelly Donut"

@marjoriebarends5414 4 года назад

Why are swearing us

@osborncox7989 4 года назад

One of about 7 reasons the knights of malta ,columbus,templars had him killed,.the vatican says was up

@wendydiaz476 3 года назад

We need to shre our blessibg if we have and too much

@wendydiaz476 3 года назад

But i really kenor hold any big amount in my hand or bank account.kc if i saw homeless kids outside or charity surely goe there

@joemacinnis1972 Год назад

A truly great speech from a Democrat war hero. Compare this to today's Democrats.

@zilaliandcompany8836 3 года назад

America was never ready for this man

@derrickT0607 2 года назад

0:14

@jacobzaranyika9334 2 года назад

When is this going to end. No prejudice

@Edupier 4 года назад

He confronted Pope's interests head-on in America and in the world, especially in Vietnam.

@looklife8109 Год назад

@wendydiaz476 3 года назад

No.wrking student

@janetmartinez8741 2 года назад

I thought he was Christian?

@seunghwanhong6061 2 года назад

i think Jack is dis fast beleve in Catholic!!it's make came for great nation U.S

@logsfam 4 года назад

The person speaking about Kennedy’s speech here just took what he said totally wrong. He stated that Kennedy said his religious beliefs did not dictate his conscience in decisions. This is false. Kennedy said he would make secessions based on his conscious. His beliefs would naturally affect his conscience. What he did say is that no religion would dictate his decisions. In other words no other unity would tell him how to act or think.

@michaeldelaney3587 3 года назад

Nothing has changed, we have only had 2 president who were Catholic, and the rest Protestant, this is NOT DEMOCRACY THIS IS THE QUEEN RULING FROM HER GRAVE, SHE IS THE QUEEN AND MOTHER OF PROTESTANT CHRISTIAN.

@historylover2 Год назад

Anti-Catholic prejudice there was...? Really? THERE IS!

@ramzanahmed9237 2 года назад

Was he really the first Christian even though the nearest true Christians were Unitarians so before him all the presidents were freemasons, Albert Pikes manifesto about his three world wars is really an eye opener and is scary JFK was a real super hero without a Cape he tried his best to finish them. There was a show in 2016 called Timeless about Rittenhouse how powerful they were wonder who ended that show. What did Rockerfellor say we want a nation of workers not thinkers we need to be Zombies brainless. We need someone who has views like JFK. Trump was OK but everyone good they get rid off or overthrown or do a coup or even assassinate you they first shame your name and you principles and what good decent people stand for. Look at the Ukraine leader before him that leader was overthrown scary.