John F. Kennedy Quote

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without my express permission are the members of the Marine Corps Band. Those are the only forces I have. I want it announced that we propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come.


The complete Kennedy wit (ed. 1967)


I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without...

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without...

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without...

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without...