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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 9, 1960

The businessman's first concern is that of every other citizen of the United States: the security, progress, and well-being of our country.

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Oct 9, 1960

I think it is clear that if we are to have progress in this area, and we must have progress to be true to our ideals and responsibilities, then Presidential leadership is necessary so that every American can enjoy his full constitutional…

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Oct 9, 1960

Georgia has much to be proud of, and among those things is the fact that in this century you did not vote for McKinley, and Georgia did not vote for Harding and Georgia did not vote for Coolidge, and Georgia did not vote for Hoover, and…

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Oct 9, 1960

In answer to charges made by his opponents that the policies of the Democratic Party tend to welfare statism, the Senator points out that the Democratic Party has brought social and economic progress to our country.

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Oct 9, 1960

Senator Kennedy feels that the most effective antidote for inflation is increased productivity and greater production.

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Oct 9, 1960

It is a matter of record that business had prospered more under the Democrats.

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Oct 9, 1960

Long life and prosperity on this 49th anniversary of the independence day of the Chinese Republic!

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Oct 8, 1960

I run in the tradition of Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman.

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Oct 8, 1960

Yes, we can do better. Yes, we must do better. Yes, we must move forward.

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Oct 8, 1960

It is a tremendous contribution to the campaign to have the Governor and his top elected officials make these appearances in every county in Maryland.

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Oct 8, 1960

I do not believe that the American people in 1960, faced with the most serious challenge in our long history, are going to choose to buy the line that we are doing everything that must be done.

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Oct 8, 1960

That is the first time that photographers have ever moved for anybody.

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Oct 8, 1960

I wish the Democratic caravan the best of luck and success on their journeys through the State.

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Oct 8, 1960

By expanding highway programs, housing programs and school construction programs we will increase directly the existing market for steel products.

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Oct 8, 1960

This energetic effort by Governor Tawes gives me great confidence that the Democratic ticket will carry Maryland in November.

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Oct 8, 1960

In 1864, Abraham Lincoln, when awaiting the returns in the election of 1864, finally heard that Ohio had voted for him, and he sent out a word, 'Thank God, Ohio has saved the Union.'

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Oct 8, 1960

I am delighted to hear that Governor Tawes, Comptroller Goldstein, and Attorney General Sybert are going to campaign throughout the State of Maryland.

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