1960s Quote by John F. Kennedy
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“Libraries should be open to all - except the censor. [Response to questionnaire in Saturday Review, October 29 1960]”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Saturday Review, October 29 1960
Libraries must be universally accessible, but censorship undermines that principle.
In simple terms: Open access, no censorship.
Key Takeaway
Protect free information.
Themes
freedom
education
access
censorship
Mood
concerned
defensive
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- schools
- community centers
- policy debates
- digital archives
Key Concepts
public knowledge
intellectual liberty
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides what is censored?
- How balance protect safety and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Censorship may be justified for harmful content.
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