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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 have a chance to rejoin the world as a leader of the free world.

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Oct 15, 1960

I do not believe that the Communists have something to offer Africa, and Latin America, and Asia superior to what we offer.

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Oct 15, 1960

We welcome Mr. Nixon's candid confession at this late hour that he is a Republican.

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Oct 15, 1960

I do not believe that Mr. Nixon, since his nomination, has indicated any understanding or willingness to face up to the problems that this country faces.

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Oct 15, 1960

Though the problems change, I believe the spirit which motivates the Democratic Party is the same spirit of progress which motivated it when Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase.

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Oct 15, 1960

In vocational education, as elsewhere, nothing short of the best will meet the challenge of the 1960's.

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Oct 15, 1960

In any case, I come tonight and ask your support in this very important campaign.

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Oct 15, 1960

Federal aid for vocational education plays an important part in the program of the Democratic Party for accelerating our rate of economic growth.

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Oct 15, 1960

I downgrade the prospective leadership which is offered by the Republican Party.

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Oct 15, 1960

More and more depends upon the vigor, the vitality, the good judgment, the sense of history, the sense of the future, the foresight of the next President of the United States.

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Oct 15, 1960

I come here tonight as a candidate for the office of the Presidency of the United States.

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Oct 15, 1960

The rainbowlike spectrum of his political beliefs defies description in either color or breadth.

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Oct 15, 1960

How is it possible for the United States to provide for an orderly system of disarmament?

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Oct 15, 1960

So, I come here tonight to southern Maryland and ask your support in this campaign.

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Oct 15, 1960

During the American Revolution of 1776, Thomas Paine said, 'The cause of America is the cause of all mankind.'

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Oct 15, 1960

The Congress has an important function, but in a very real sense the Congress can block, but only the President of the United States can propose.

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Oct 15, 1960

I am in favor of continuing the appropriation of Federal funds for vocational education at the full amounts authorized under the various vocational education acts.

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Oct 15, 1960

For an examination of Mr. Nixon's record reveals his special ability to stand on almost every issue during the 14 years of his career.

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