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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.

Oct 5, 1962

I come here to Michigan, a great industrial State whose economic health depends upon the health of the United States.

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Oct 5, 1962

I thank you and the Soviet people on behalf of the American people for your congratulations on Commander Schirra's successful space flight.

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Oct 5, 1962

There are places in the United States where churches are burned because somebody tries to get registered.

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Oct 5, 1962

So those who say that this election doesn't count, that Presidential elections are important but not that of Congressmen and Senators and Governors -- you in Michigan know the difference.

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Oct 5, 1962

We want every citizen of this State to register and we want them to come and vote.

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Oct 5, 1962

There are those who say that there are not differences between the two parties, but they have a golden chance in 1962 to see the differences.

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Oct 5, 1962

We have to participate, all of us, in all the responsibilities which pour upon us as citizens.

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Oct 5, 1962

So I come to this district and ask you to elect a Democratic Congressman, and I come to this State and ask the State to send us men and women who will support progressive legislation so that we can keep this community and other communities…

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Oct 5, 1962

You won't sell cars from Detroit unless this country is prosperous.

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