John F. Kennedy's most famous speech is his inaugural address, given on January 20, 1961. In it, he famously said, Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." This call to service helped define his Presidency and set the tone for his Administration's ambitious domestic and foreign policy agenda. The speech is also remembered for its stirring rhetoric, which helped inspire a generation of Americans to dedicate themselves to public service."