Political Quotes

John Kennedy

The Public Record

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.

Sep 24, 1962

WE WANT to express, Mr. Ambassador, our very warm welcome to you.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 23, 1962

The solution of the problems of low agricultural productivity and waterlogging and salinity in West Pakistan requires efforts of unprecedented proportions.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 19, 1962

These crossings will provide great benefit to the people of the two States.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 19, 1962

We now have 50 percent of the Strategic Air Force on 15-minute alert, 24 hours a day.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 19, 1962

I did not feel that I could deny our country and Constitution those benefits of your talented service.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 19, 1962

I do not intend to conceal the differences between our two parties.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 17, 1962

not many American institutions which owe so much to a single man

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 17, 1962

responsible devotion to the best interests of the United States

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like John Fitzgerald Kennedy