On the recordOctober 2, 1960
I come here to Illinois tonight and ask your help in this campaign ask your help in moving this country forward again.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI come here to Illinois tonight and ask your help in this campaign ask your help in moving this country forward again.
Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Armory, Springfield, IL
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