Oct 25, 1960
He says, 'I am not really a Republican, that is, I don't think I am.'
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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Oct 25, 1960
One of the great things about being a Democrat is you don't have to do what Mr. Nixon does, who keeps saying that parties don't mean anything.
Oct 25, 1960
It is raining on Vice President Nixon today, and we don't mind the rain.
Oct 25, 1960
Twenty years ago this city of Detroit was known as the arsenal of democracy.
Oct 25, 1960
I think we should say with the same confidence that his children will be free.
Oct 25, 1960
It is a contest between all those who look to the past, between all those who wish to stand still, and those who wish to move ahead.
Oct 25, 1960
For all this means we are not doing the job; we are not meeting our responsibilities to the future; we are not assuring American leadership in the decade ahead.
Oct 25, 1960
We are not meeting that responsibility when our economy is slipping into its third recession in 6 years.
Oct 25, 1960
I believe the people of this country are strong enough and tough enough and courageous enough to know the truth.
Oct 25, 1960
The administration is afraid to tell the people the truth about their situation.
Oct 25, 1960
Do you believe as an American citizen of this State and country that we can be led by a political party, the Republicans, who have stood still, who have opposed progress at every turn?
Oct 25, 1960
I want to make it very clear that there are sharp differences between Mr. Nixon and myself.
Oct 25, 1960
Either they don't have the money or they have to go to work, or they haven't an opportunity.
Oct 25, 1960
Do you know that 35 percent of our brightest boys and girls who graduate from high school never see the inside of a college?
Oct 25, 1960
And I don't believe in 1960 the American people are going to turn over the destinies of this State and the destinies of the United States to a party and leader who stands still.
Oct 25, 1960
I come here tonight as the Democratic standard bearer for the office of the Presidency in the United States, and I come here to Michigan and ask your help.
Oct 25, 1960
We must hold steadfastly to the Biblical injunction: 'Ye shall know the truth and the truth will make ye free.'
Oct 25, 1960
I come here to Michigan and ask your support in the election of November 8.
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