Question

Which poem did Frost recite from memory at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration?

• A. The Road Not Taken
• B. Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
• C. Dedication
• D. The Gift Outright

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The Gift Outright

Frost prepared the poem Dedication for JFK's inauguration in 1961. However, due to sunlight obscuring his vision, he could not read it. Instead, he recited The Gift Outright from memory, showcasing both his poetic mastery and quick thinking at age 86.