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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 13, 1960

The decision is not mine alone. You can decide what you want to do.

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Oct 13, 1960

<I am glad to be here with a young and progressive figure from the State of Michigan, who I believe will succeed Mennen Williams as a great Governor, who will lead Michigan forward - John Swainson.

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Oct 13, 1960

If the President is to be quoted in a matter involving our security, he should be quoted accurately.

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Oct 13, 1960

I come today to ask you to join in this effort to strengthen our country, to strengthen freedom, and extend our hand around the world in friendship.

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Oct 13, 1960

As long as there are things which are left to be done, I think it is the function of the Democratic Party to complete the unfinished business of this society, to get our country moving again, to provide jobs for our people.

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Oct 13, 1960

The question is, Which candidate and which political party can mobilize the resources of the United States and the resources of the entire free world to turn the tide of freedom against the Communists?

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Oct 13, 1960

We are going to have to make it possible for every American, regardless of his race or his religion, or the color of his skin, to realize his talents, and we stand for that.

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Oct 13, 1960

I believe the central responsibility of the administration that is coming in in January is to maintain full employment.

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Oct 13, 1960

For I believe that the American people are going to reject a party which - again in Mr. Nixon's words - believes that \unemployment is inevitable.\

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Oct 13, 1960

Above all, we must improve our educational system for the sake of our children.

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Oct 13, 1960

In my judgment, it wants to be not only a great country, which it is; it wants to be a greater country.

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Oct 13, 1960

My feeling is that this should be more orderly, that the Federal Government should assist in school construction.

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Oct 13, 1960

This issue separates Mr. Nixon and myself and it separates the Republican and Democratic Parties.

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Oct 13, 1960

Seven million Americans today, only 2 years after the recession of 1958, that are either unemployed or working 2 or 3 days a week.

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Oct 13, 1960

I am glad that you are participating actively in the political process.

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Oct 13, 1960

I hold the view that in these difficult and dangerous times it is the function of the opposition, if it is going to meet its responsibility as a party, to try to suggest alternative courses of action.

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Oct 13, 1960

If the United States is going to maintain its position of being a friend of freedom in Latin America, if we are going to be successful in this struggle which is now going on, not merely on the island of Cuba, but all over Latin America, we…

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Oct 13, 1960

I believe that this is an important election, and I believe that there are great issues which separate our parties, separate the candidates, issues which divide not the United States, but which indicate a different philosophy for the…

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Oct 13, 1960

The question is not merely who can argue with Mr. Khrushchev.

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Oct 13, 1960

I have seen that face someplace, but I don't know exactly where [laughter].

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Oct 12, 1960

Creation of an executive board of the nationwide Educators for Kennedy Committee was announced today by Senator John F. Kennedy.

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Oct 12, 1960

I realize its purpose and value are to provide a rate of exploration, development, and production adequate to our national security and the requirements of our economy.

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