John F. Kennedy’s 1963 Duluth Speech PDDTV 8 months ago Sixty years ago today — Sept. 24, 1963 — President John F. Kennedy spoke in Duluth during the Northern Great Lakes Region Land and People Conference. The event was held in the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Physical Education Building. Recommended Links:Selective Focus: In Like a LionArmistice Day Parade, Football and Moonshine Mishap of 1921Jacob Mahon – “Butt Rock” (Live on the Homegrown Trolley)PDD Quiz: Presidents in Duluth