May 17, 1961: Address before the Canadian Parliament video icon audio icon transcript icon May 25, 1961: The Goal of Sending a Man to the Moon video icon audio icon transcript icon June 6, … The Story Behind JFK’s 1963 Landmark Civil Rights Speech Speech "We choose to go to the Moon", officially titled the Address at Rice University on the Nation's Space Effort, is a September 12, 1962, speech by United States President John F. Kennedy to further inform the public about his plan to land a man on the Moon before 1970. With the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's death approaching, many are reflecting on the life and legacy of the former president. John F We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom – symbolizing an end as well as a beginning – signifying renewal as well as change. Historic Speeches | JFK Library John F. Kennedy: Inaugural Address