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John F. Kennedy: “In addition, there is no reason why one million young Americans, out of school and out of work, should all remain…”

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In addition, there is no reason why one million young Americans, out of school and out of work, should all remain unwanted and often untrained on our city streets when their energies can be put to good use.
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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy advocates for utilizing the potential of one million young Americans who are currently unemployed.

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