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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

We merely do not run for office, but we also seek to establish a basic point, that what this country is now doing is not good enough.

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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

Now, you have to make a judgment whether you consider that policy to be in your 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

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 have expressed my willingness to rearrange my schedule to go anywhere in the country to hold this debate.

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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

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 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 think we can do better in improving and expanding our schools.

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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

This country cannot settle for being first, if; first, but; first, when; first, maybe.

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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

The Presidency, as Franklin Roosevelt observed, \is preeminently a place of moral leadership\".

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