Presidential commemorations are in the forefront of the news this week as we approach the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address (November 19) and the 50th anniversary of the assassination of John F. Kennedy (November 22). Like many other American presidents, both gave speeches at Independence Hall and measured the challenges of their times against the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. To read these and other presidential speeches at Independence Hall, click here.
Home » Commemoration » Presidential Addresses
Presidential Addresses
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- Kaaren Lynch on Liberty Bell: Journey to Boston
- Grant Alexander on Case Study: The President’s House
- Matthew VELAHOS on Case Study: The President’s House
- Hannah Davis on Case Study: The President’s House
- Sabrina Gonzalez-Morabito on Case Study: The President’s House
Latest Posts
-
New Document:
Pope Francis in PhiladelphiaOn September 26, 2015, Pope Francis joined the ranks of world leaders who have visited Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell to reflect on the…
-
A milestone for the President’s House
As Stephan Salisbury reports in The Inquirer, the President’s House site is finally being passed to the National Park Service by the City of Philadephia. …
-
Postscript:
The President’s HouseMore than three years after its dedication, the President’s House site in Independence National Historical Park remains plagued by structural and mechanical issues. Read an…
-
New This Week (May 7, 2014)
Preparations are underway for the 2015 commemoration of the first Reminder Day demonstrations, important milestones in the gay rights movement and the history of Independence…