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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 18, 1960

Minimum wage, housing, education, strengthening the United States - that is our program and I would like your help in it.

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Oct 18, 1960

We must improve employment opportunities for older workers and reduce discrimination in employment of age.

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Oct 18, 1960

I believe that if we can get a good vote out on November 8, now that we have them registered - I cannot believe in 1960, with all of the problems that this country faces at home and abroad, that the American people are going to do anything…

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Oct 18, 1960

Democratic Party recognizes this challenge and is dedicated to the creation of a climate in which the later years can be productive, dignified, and satisfying.

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Oct 18, 1960

The acute housing needs of our older citizens must be met by a program of financial incentives to low-rental housing for older persons, and to local housing authorities.

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Oct 18, 1960

We must make available a program of medical insurance based on the proven social security system.

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Oct 18, 1960

This campaign is a fight for all those programs which Franklin Roosevelt fought for in his time, medical care for the aged tied to social security.

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Oct 18, 1960

over one-half of our senior citizens are so financially insecure and underprivileged, so burdened with illness, so poorly fed, clothed, and housed that their years have brought problems rather than privileges.

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Oct 18, 1960

This year social Security is 25 years old and perhaps never since its enactment have the challenges and needs and the opportunities in this field been so crucial and as far reaching as they are today.

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Oct 18, 1960

We seek in our party today to serve the United States, to move it forward, and rain or shine, good times or bad, this country is going to move in the sixties

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Oct 18, 1960

We can give older citizens a new sense of usefulness by encouraging them to engage in such needed activities as homemaker services, practical nursing, and Senior center leadership.

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Oct 18, 1960

It is our responsibility to bring those programs, extension of the right to vote, civil rights, minimum wage, housing, education, to increase the opportunity for all Americans to share in the abundance.

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Oct 18, 1960

I don't think $1.25 an hour for somebody who works in a business which makes $1 million a year is an extreme wage.

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Oct 18, 1960

The States and local communities must be encouraged in their research programs for senior citizens.

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Oct 18, 1960

Whenever it rains, the Republicans go inside, but we stay outside and fight

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Oct 17, 1960

This is not merely a contest between Republicans and Democrats.

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Oct 17, 1960

I can assure you that if we are successful, we will give leadership to this country and Florida, and the United, States will move again.

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Oct 17, 1960

I think the reason that you are here is the same reason that I run for the Presidency of the United States this year in 1960, and that is because all of us are devoted to our country, wish to serve it, wish the best for it, wish it to be…

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