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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 16, 1960

All America seeks a government where no man holds to his own interest and despises the public interest.

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Oct 16, 1960

I believe that the decline in agricultural income is the most difficult and important domestic problem facing the United States, both because of its effect on farmers and because of its effect on industry.

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Oct 16, 1960

So I come to London, Ohio, and I come to this Republican community, and I come here without any hesitation at all in asking your support.

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Oct 16, 1960

I call upon Mr. Nixon to reconsider his refusal and permit the American people another opportunity to hear us discuss issues.

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Oct 16, 1960

But I say that what hurts the farmer, the small businessman, the homeowner, and the schoolteacher hurts the country.

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Oct 16, 1960

We are going to have to provide an economy, an atmosphere and leadership which will provide full employment for our people.

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Oct 16, 1960

I think we can do better in having friends, not foes, in Cuba, only 90 miles away.

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Oct 16, 1960

I received word today that Mr. Nixon would not agree to a fifth debate.

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Oct 16, 1960

First, no officer or employee of the executive branch shall use his official position for financial profit or personal gain, or reveal to others confidential information acquired through his position.

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Oct 16, 1960

Any American who holds the view that the tide of history can only move in our favor if we move here at home, should vote for Mr. Nixon.

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Oct 16, 1960

But the rise in interest - tiny as it may seem - adds thousands of dollars to his costs.

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Oct 16, 1960

How can the next administration so provide an atmosphere for our economy where our country begins to move ahead, where our people work, where our facilities are used, particularly at a time when machines are taking the jobs of men?

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Oct 16, 1960

I think we can do better in making America strong militarily.

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Oct 16, 1960

I am delighted to be here today and whether you came as Democrats, Republicans, independents, convinced, unconvinced, I do appreciate the chance to speak with you.

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Oct 16, 1960

For economic growth is the spring from which there flow high living standards and all public services, including defense.

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Oct 16, 1960

I come to you today as the Democratic candidate for President in 1960.

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Oct 16, 1960

I think we are going to win in Ohio and in the Nation, the kind of victory Roosevelt won in 1932.

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Oct 16, 1960

Let me make it very clear that this country will not be in a position of influence around the world unless we are strong here in the United States.

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Oct 16, 1960

I believe this is a powerful country but it must be more powerful.

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Oct 16, 1960

We disagree on the goals of our country and we disagree on the means of attaining these goals.

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Oct 16, 1960

I come here as the Democratic candidate for the Presidency of the United States.

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