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John Fitzgerald 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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Mar 12, 1961

For only an effort of towering dimensions can ensure fulfillment of our plan for a decade of progress.

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Mar 12, 1961

As a citizen of the United States let me be the first to admit that we North Americans have not always grasped the significance of this common mission.

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Feb 20, 1961

I don't think we have to read these tests which we have seen so much of during the last 10 years.

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Feb 19, 1961

We are educating a greater proportion of our youth to a higher degree of competency than any other country on earth.

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Feb 19, 1961

These people are among the lowest income groups in the country.

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Feb 15, 1961

I urgently recommend to the Congress the enactment of this emergency program so that it can cover the 1961 crop.

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Feb 15, 1961

I wish to thank you and your cabinet colleagues for your thoughtful message of congratulation upon my inauguration in office.

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Feb 14, 1961

The years ahead will be difficult and dangerous for the friends of freedom.

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Feb 14, 1961

If you are unemployed and out of a job you think there is a recession.

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Feb 14, 1961

The interests of NATO, and the Atlantic Community as a whole, are not military alone.

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Feb 14, 1961

Effective collective defense is the first mission of our great alliance in NATO.

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Feb 14, 1961

I hope it will be possible for the relations between the United States and the Soviet Union to develop in such a way that the peace can be protected and that it will be possible for us to use our energies along peaceful and productive and…

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Feb 14, 1961

So, I am a strong believer in the United Nations and while it is possible to say that they might interfere with some legitimate interest of ours in the future, I am prepared to say that their actions in the past, at present, and I believe…

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Feb 12, 1961

Concern over the resumption of inflationary pressures hangs over all our efforts to restore the economy, to stimulate its growth, and to maintain our competitive status abroad.

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Feb 12, 1961

But it should be also realized that this makes business a not always 'silent partner' of the Federal Government.

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Feb 9, 1961

the ideals of peace, freedom, and human progress are again threatened by forces intent on subverting them, and a rededication of those determined to strengthen the inter-American system is required

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Feb 8, 1961

The ability to afford adequate health care is to no avail without adequate health facilities.

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Feb 5, 1961

I place everyone on notice that those few American citizens who are tempted to speculate against the dollar will not profit in this manner.

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Feb 3, 1961

The Government of the United States looks forward to close collaboration with the Commission of the EEC, and to the development of relationships between the European Economic Community and the United States, as well as other countries…

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Feb 1, 1961

The potential of the American economy is constantly expanding.

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Feb 1, 1961

We cannot expect to make good in a day or even a year the accumulated deficiencies of several years.

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