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John F. Kennedy: As the idealism of our youth has served world peace, so can it serve the domestic tranquility.

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As the idealism of our youth has served world peace, so can it serve the domestic tranquility.
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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy draws a parallel between youth idealism and its potential to foster domestic peace.

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