John Kennedy actually said...

For it was in the new world of Columbus that man began his first rebellion against control by ancient empires.

Speech by Senator John F. Kennedy, National Council of Women, Inc., Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, NY

10/11/1960

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The development of a relatively small hydrogen warhead has made missiles the key to future military power.

This country cannot afford in 1961, 4 more years of Republican leadership.

I believe that this is a time of danger and of opportunity.

I don't run on that slogan.