Oct 13, 1962
The decision which is made in the next 30 days is going to decide what kind of a Congress we're going to have for the next 2 years.
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.
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Oct 13, 1962
We pay tribute to Pulaski today because the truths for which he fought in 1779 are just as strong today.
Oct 13, 1962
Yes, well that's right. I think that by November 6 we'll have traveled more than any President and almost as much as all of them in this century in an off year, but that's partly because of jet planes.
Oct 13, 1962
Well, I think the people are going to make their decisions on November 6.
Oct 13, 1962
I have issued proclamations endorsed by this Congress to that effect.
Oct 13, 1962
That is a proud role which we did not seek, but from which we do not flinch.
Oct 12, 1962
I am proud to stand here, although I am not a candidate for office, and in all good faith ask you to give us some people who in 1963 and '64 will build a strong America upon which the world depends.
Oct 12, 1962
For the first time, committed itself to being first in 1961 and 1962.
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