Berkeley in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Charter Day Speech

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 15, 2022

1. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Charter Day Speech Marker

Inscription.
This plaque honors
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
President of the United States
Principal speaker at the
Charter Day ceremony
held in the stadium
March 23, 1962

Edmund G. Brown
Governor of California

Edwin W. Pauley
Chairman Of The Regents

Clark Kerr
President Of The University

Edward W. Strong
Chancellor at Berkeley

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1962.

Location. 37° 52.313′ N, 122° 15.105′ W. Marker is in Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. It can be reached from Piedmont Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2227 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley CA 94720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and

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in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: California Memorial Stadium (a few steps from this marker); The Greatest Play in College Football History (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ernest V. Cowell Memorial Hospital (about 800 feet away); Piedmont Way (approx. 0.2 miles away); International House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Panoramic Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Orchard Lane (approx. ¼ mile away); Gilman Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berkeley.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the outside wall of Gate 1 of California Memorial Stadium. Up close viewing of the marker may not be possible if the gated fence is locked.

Also see . . . University of California, Berkeley. Charter Day, 1962. (Bancroft Library, color film, 29 min.). "This film was shot at President John F. Kennedy's appearance at the University of California, Berkeley Charter Day, March 23, 1962 at which he was awarded an honorary

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Charter Day Speech Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 8, 2020

2. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Charter Day Speech Marker - wide view

LLD degree. The film begins with many shots of the crowd filling Memorial Stadium. The academic procession enters--class representatives, faculty, Regents, R.O.T.C. honor guard, President Kennedy and officials. Several people make introductory remarks. President Kennedy is awarded an honorary law degree. Kennedy speaks at podium. Procession exits stadium. On platform with President Kennedy are Governor Edmund G. Brown, Chancellor Edward W. Strong, Chairman of the Board of Regents Edwin Pauley, President of the University Clark Kerr." (Submitted on July 11, 2020.)

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Charter Day Speech Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 8, 2020

3. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Charter Day Speech Marker - wider view

<i>President John F. Kennedy giving speech at Memorial Stadium for U.C Berkeley Charter Day</i> image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of the National Archives/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, March 23, 1963

4. President John F. Kennedy giving speech at Memorial Stadium for U.C Berkeley Charter Day

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 615 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.