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
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
We must make available a program of medical insurance based on the proven social security system.
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…
Oct 18, 1960
We must improve employment opportunities for older workers and reduce discrimination in employment of age.
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.
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.
Oct 18, 1960
The States and local communities must be encouraged in their research programs for senior citizens.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 18, 1960
Steps should be taken to insure and protect an income to our senior citizens which will permit them to maintain a decent independent standard of living.
Oct 18, 1960
Minimum wage, housing, education, strengthening the United States - that is our program and I would like your help in it.
Oct 18, 1960
Whenever it rains, the Republicans go inside, but we stay outside and fight
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.
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.
Oct 17, 1960
The development of a relatively small hydrogen warhead has made missiles the key to future military power.
Oct 17, 1960
This country cannot afford in 1961, 4 more years of Republican leadership.
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