Voices of Democracy: John F. Kennedy, "Address: "The President and Press" 1961

Read President John F. Kennedy's speech, "The President and the Press," which he delivered before the American Newspaper Publishers Association (ANPA) on April 27, 1961. In this speech, he attempted to explain and justify the Bay of Pigs Invasion and pressured the news media to voluntarily censor itself on national security issues. Included is an in-depth analysis, teaching ideas and discussion questions, and related resources.