John F. Kennedy: “The modern globe is too small, its weapons are too destructive, and…”

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The modern globe is too small, its weapons are too destructive, and its disorders are too contagious to permit any other kind of victory.

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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy warns that the modern world requires a different approach to victory due to the destructive capabilities of weapons.

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John F. Kennedy: “The modern globe is too small, its weapons are too destructive, and its disorders are too contagious to permit any other…”