On a cold, snowy day in 1961, John F. Kennedy -- the youngest president elected into office -- delivered a riveting call to service that became the legacy of his short-lived presidency.

The Kennedy inaugural nor’easter ushered in a prolonged period of harsh winter weather. The temperature did not rise above 40 degrees until Feb. 9, 20 days later.

The forecast for Kennedy’s Inauguration Day was “cold and windy with some sunshine and a high of not more than 35 degrees,” according to the records kept by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Inside Kennedy's Inauguration, 50 Years On. Published Jan 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM EST Updated Jan 22, 2011 at 2:28 PM EST. President Kennedy delivers his inaugural address, Jan. 20, 1961.

Wednesday also marks the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and in the presidential pantheon of such events, it too was a standout occasion — for very different reasons.

Nancy Pelosi meeting President John F. Kennedy after his inauguration in 1961. – Nancy Pelosi/Facebook Pelosi met the young president that day, and the image was captured and preserved.

Kennedy’s Inauguration Still Captivates, 50 Years Later Politics. Jan 20, 2011 6:15 PM EDT Wearing an elegant white evening gown, Jacqueline Kennedy smiles as she delicately makes her way ...

John F. Kennedy was the last president to wear a hat to his inauguration Wearing hats, in particular top hats, used to be tradition . JFK wore a stovepipe hat to his inauguration, but took it off ...

Recognize Jan. 20, 2025 with one of these stirring inauguration quotes by past presidents and poets including John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln and Maya Angelou.

If you’re looking for a hearty main course to celebrate the inauguration of our 45th president, consider the filet of beef with three peppercorn sauce, which was served at George W. Bush’s ...

Weather forecasters had predicted light snow turning to rain on the eve of President Kennedy's inauguration, but the snow fell heavily and steadily, covering Pennsylvania Avenue with an eight-inch ...