1960s Timeline

Feb. 27, 1963 - The Air Force formally put into service today one of the world’s largest and most advanced data communications networks....

Nov. 26, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy's remarks today at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida upon awarding decorations for...

Sept. 20, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy's remarks today to the 16th National Convention and Aerospace Panorama of the Air Force...

Aug. 17, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy's remarks this afternoon at at Castle Air Force Base in Merced County, California. #airforce...

July 18, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks on the South Lawn of the White House today at the presentation of the Collier...

July 12, 1962 - President Kennedy address U.S. Marines at their barracks in Washington, D.C. #jfk #marines #semperfi #army #navy...

June 6, 1962 - JFK addresses the graduating cadets at West Point and pardons 20 from room confinement. #jfk #military #veterans #vietnam...

June 6, 1962 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy's address today at West Point. #jfk #military #veterans #army #navy #airforce #marines

May 7, 1962 - A “tremendous need” for manned aircraft still exists, and fliers will be in demand for many years to come, President...

May 4, 1962 - The Air Force displayed its manned weapons and its ability to get them launched in a hurry to President Kennedy today at...

Aug. 25, 1961 - The Pentagon today ordered to active duty 76,500 members of the reserve military forces - 46,500 in the Army, 23,600 in...