John F. Kennedy: “But the world was not meant to be a prison in which man awaits his…”

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But the world was not meant to be a prison in which man awaits his execution.

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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy expresses a vision of freedom and purpose for humanity beyond mere survival.

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Today we still welcome those winds of change--and we have every reason to believe that our tide is running strong.

If they choose peaceful competition, they shall have it.

But now the winds of change appear to be blowing more strongly than ever, in the world of communism as well as our own.

We steer our ship with hope, as Thomas Jefferson said, "leaving Fear astern.

John F. Kennedy: “But the world was not meant to be a prison in which man awaits his execution.”