05/31/1961
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"The role of the Democratic Party, the reason it has outlived the Federal Party, the Whig Party, and now holds responsibility in the executive branch and the House and the Senate, after this long histo..."
"The fire from our effort can light the world."
"So on behalf of all of our citizens, I express my thanks to you."
"A year ago, in taking over the responsibilities of this Office, I emphasized the desirability of contributions which all of us could make to our country."