A GPS tour of JFK's Boston

Eleven days before delivering his memorable inaugural address in January 1961, the president-elect delivered his famed 'city upon a hill' speech to the legislature inside the State House. Although he never served underneath the golden dome, a bronze statue of JFK stands outside the State House’s west wing. GPS coordinates: Lat: 42.359591 Lon: -71.062172 Closest street address: 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, Mass.
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Eleven days before delivering his memorable inaugural address in January 1961, the president-elect delivered his famed "city upon a hill" speech to the legislature inside the State House. Although he never served underneath the golden dome, a bronze statue of JFK stands outside the State House’s west wing.

GPS coordinates:
Lat: 42.359591
Lon: -71.062172

Closest street address:
1 Ashburton Place, Boston, Mass.