New Delhi, April 10 -- Thirty fifth US President John F Kennedy during his inaugural address on 20 January 1961 highlighted the interconnectedness of social welfare as he emphasized that a free society must support the poor to protect the rich.

Quote of the day: John F Kennedy's words of wisdom - "If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich."

Kennedy, who was assassinated during the peak of his tenure on 23 November 1963, believed that a society's ability to aid the poor is crucial for the preservation of wealth among the rich. The quote suggests a society's freedom is collective determined by different economic sections. Fates of the rich and poor are interlinked implying that upliftment of ...