Address at Rice University on the Space Effort

John F. Kennedy

English · Political Science, Science, Technology & Engineering

President John F. Kennedy addresses the space effort in a speech at Rice University. He discusses the national commitment to space exploration and the ambitions behind the United States’ push to reach the Moon.

Delivered as a public address, the recording centers on Kennedy’s words and the case he makes for pursuing a demanding scientific and technological goal. His remarks connect the space program with broader questions of national purpose, innovation, and what the country can accomplish through sustained effort.

The speech offers a direct listen to Kennedy’s persuasive public-speaking style: measured, purposeful, and shaped for a live audience. It is a historical address for listeners interested in the space race, American political rhetoric, and the origins of the country’s lunar ambitions.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.