Literacy Autobiograpy #1

When I was in junior high school, my literature classes consisted of getting out of there as quickly as possible. We were never asked how our readings related to anything in our lives. High school pretty much the same. I never thought about profound statements in text that I would always remember. So the next 3 posts important times of my life.

John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address Friday, January 20, 1961 Heavy snow fell the night before the inauguration, but thoughts about cancelling the plans were overruled. The election of 1960 had been close, and the Democratic Senator from Massachusetts was eager to gather support for his agenda. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown that morning before joining President Eisenhower to travel to the Capitol. The Congress had extended the East Front, and the inaugural platform spanned the new addition. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Robert Frost read one of his poems at the ceremony.

"Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country"
          This one of the most memeorable quotes from his only inaugeral speech. Although I didn't race off to join the Peace Corp, community service became a significant part of my life This link is the speech. .http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres56.html