John Kennedy
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Massachusetts and is often remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Kennedy also established the Peace Corps, promoting international service and cooperation, and he advocated for civil rights, laying the groundwork for future legislation in this area.
Dec 17, 1962
The arts in the United States are, like so many other of our activities, varied and decentralized to a high degree.
Dec 17, 1962
A nation's government can expect to play only an indirect and marginal role in the arts.
Dec 17, 1962
I want to make sure that policies of government do not indirectly or unnecessarily put barriers in the way of the full expression of America's creative genius.
Dec 16, 1962
So that I would say that the problems are more difficult than I had imagined them to be.
Dec 16, 1962
So it was very important that we not tell him, although I did not mislead him.
Dec 16, 1962
I know the conditions were special in '47, but I think 8 years is enough.
Dec 16, 1962
We have one million Americans today serving outside the United States.
Dec 13, 1962
In short, to increase demand and lift the economy, the Federal Government's most useful role is not to rush into a program of excessive increases in public expenditures, but to expand the incentives and opportunities for private…
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