On the recordSeptember 5, 1960
My call is not to those who believe they belong to the past. My call is to those who believe in the future.
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presidency.ucsb.eduMy call is not to those who believe they belong to the past. My call is to those who believe in the future.
Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Civic Auditorium, Seattle, WA
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