South Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
John F. Kennedy
1917 - 1963
— 35th President of the United States —
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. John F. Kennedy Marker
July 15, 1960, John F. Kennedy accepted the nomination of the Democratic party for President at this approximate location.
"My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country."
Inaugural speech January 1961
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1960.
Location. 34° 0.842′ N, 118° 17.184′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in South Los Angeles. Marker can be reached from Figueroa Street south of Exposition Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Memorial Court of Honor within the Peristyle arches of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Exposition Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles CA 90037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. His Holiness Pope John Paul II (a few steps from this marker); Tom Labonge (a few steps from this marker); Lest We Forget (a few steps from this marker); Los Angeles Coliseum Mercy Bowl (a few steps from this marker); Nelson Mandela
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Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023
2. John F. Kennedy Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023
3. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Peristyle
courtesy L.A. Coliseum, July 15, 1960
4. John F. Kennedy - Acceptance Speech
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 24, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
