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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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Oct 21, 1960

They must be brought into sharp and clear focus so that the American people can make an intelligent choice.

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Oct 21, 1960

The man who stood up to Mr. Khrushchev but won't stand up for a fifth debate.

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Oct 21, 1960

Members of the House of Representatives are given under the Constitution power to levy taxes, the power to appropriate money.

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Oct 21, 1960

It persuaded people who lived in the underdeveloped countries that the Soviet Union, which was once so far behind, was now the equal and the superior in some degree of the United States.

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Oct 21, 1960

My judgment is that the Republican Party as presently constituted and presently led has not demonstrated either in the past or during this campaign that they have this kind of competence.

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Oct 21, 1960

I cannot believe in the dangerous years of the 1960's that the American people are going to say 'No' to progress by electing the Republican Party again.

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Oct 21, 1960

I ask you to join us in building the strength of America again.

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Oct 21, 1960

And they must also be brought into sharp and clear focus so that people abroad can gain added respect for America.

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Oct 21, 1960

You are participating in the election of a President of the United States in the most difficult time in our history and on the President, on his judgment, on his sense of conviction, on his foresight, may well hang the security of the…

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Oct 21, 1960

If the railroads are to become and remain strong, we must continue to assure workable processes to govern the relationships between management and labor.

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Oct 21, 1960

He is running on a slogan that he can stand up to Mr. Khrushchev.

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Oct 21, 1960

I said I regarded it as a compliment, and he was just another Dewey.

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Oct 21, 1960

If we can carry this State of Missouri, I think the Democrats can win in 1960.

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Oct 21, 1960

The decision you have to make as voters on November 8 is which time is this in the life of our country?

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Oct 21, 1960

I hope that he will read those words and accept our invitation to a fifth debate and discuss these issues.

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Oct 21, 1960

We want him to do more than break even. We want him to move ahead.

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Oct 21, 1960

The function and responsibility of the President is to set before the American people the unfinished business, the things we must do if we are going to succeed as a nation.

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Oct 21, 1960

That is the reason that we have been indifferent to the problems of Latin America.

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Oct 21, 1960

There is an old saying that the farmer votes Republican only if he can afford it.

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Oct 20, 1960

I again strongly urge you to join me in discussing the issues in this election in a fifth debate to be held shortly before the election.

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