Remembering the legacy of Kennedy’s visit

President John F Kennedy ended his inaugural speech in Jan 1960 by saying that “here on earth God’s work must truly be our own.”

Remembering the legacy of Kennedy’s visit

On his visit to Ireland three years later, this time 50 years ago in Jun 1963, he revealed that his great great grandfather left Wexford with “two things: a strong religious faith and a longing for freedom”.

In Ireland he showed great warmth and affection for the Irish people, who returned the compliment everywhere he went.

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