John Kennedy actually said...

If we are to protect our heritage of freedom - if we are to maintain it around the world - we must be strong - militarily, economically, educationally and morally strong.

Context

Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Chase Hotel, St. Louis, MO - (Advance Release Text)

10/01/1960

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