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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 17, 1960

This State here is an advancing, moving and progressive State.

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Oct 16, 1960

I do not want our politics colored by considerations of national security, and I do not want our national security colored by considerations of politics.

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Oct 16, 1960

Perhaps lastly because if this country is going to not only survive, to endure, but to prevail, at least its system, then there must be the closest cooperation between our universities and our politicians, between our academicians and…

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Oct 16, 1960

We have to prepare it for motion, we have to prepare it to move, we have to get the best people we can get, and then we have to organize our structure so that they can act.

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Oct 16, 1960

But if you hold the view, whether you are a farmer, whether you are an industrial worker, whether you are a citizen, whether you have children in school who want and need a good education, whether you have a view of the United States as…

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Oct 16, 1960

I believe that every American, regardless of their race, their creed, or their color is entitled not only to vote, but to hold office in our country.

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Oct 16, 1960

I believe that this is a great country, but it must be greater.

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Oct 16, 1960

I think we can do better in practicing what we preach about equality before the law without regard to race, creed, or color.

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Oct 16, 1960

The success of a party means little unless it is being used by the Nation for a great purpose.

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Oct 16, 1960

We want to be first on the far side of the moon and here in this country.

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