John F. Kennedy at Freie Universität
In his speech in Dahlem, President Kennedy addresses the leaders and future leaders of Germany.
Image Credit: Ingrid Lorenz
The Day in Pictures
Beginning with people lining the streets patiently waiting, and leading up to the U.S. President’s triumphant arrival in a Lincoln X-100 convertible: Kennedy’s visit to Berlin’s Dahlem district in pictures
Ich bin ein Dahlemer
His speech at Schöneberg’s City Hall is etched in memory, but the content of Kennedy’s speech at Freie Universität was actually more important.
Behind the Scenes of John F. Kennedy's Speech at Freie Universität
On March 27, 1963, the Academic Senate of Freie Universität unanimously passed a confidential resolution to invite Kennedy to speak at the university and to name him an honorary member of the university. There were 91 days before the visit, and a staggering amount of organizational work had to be completed.