Compilation: Great Moments in Presidential Speeches

submitted by Sang on 07.5.2007

“Great Moments in Presidential Speeches” is a near-daily segment on The Late Show with David Letterman which presents a series of three video excerpts. The first two of which usually consist of lines from Franklin Roosevelt’s inaugural speech (”The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”) and John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speech (”Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”). The third excerpt features George W. Bush in an unintentionally comical moment, often during press conferences or townhouse gatherings. These moments frequently focus on Bush stuttering or finding himself at a loss for words. The excerpts are also often taken out of context for humorous effect, such as when Bush declares, “My kids can’t read!”