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On the recordSeptember 6, 1960
Anybody in any position, sports, acting, teaching, housewives, whatever, if they want to participate and be active for either party, I think it is a good thing.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Press Conference of Senator John F. Kennedy, Olympic Bowl, Olympic Hotel, Seattle, WA

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