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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 8, 1960

I want him to tell the people of this valley, 'You never had it so good.'

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Oct 8, 1960

I think that the shift in the balance of power must be pushed the other way.

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Oct 8, 1960

I would like to see any American get along who lives in political life, from the President, Vice President, to the two candidates, on $1.25 an hour.

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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

I have looked at the voting in the United Nations over the past 7 years.

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Oct 8, 1960

Whenever we feel tired and a little down, we come to Louisville.

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Oct 8, 1960

If, within the period, the Russians remain unwilling to accept a realistic and effective agreement, then the world will know who is to blame.

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Oct 8, 1960

I believe the people of this country, who are devoted to the welfare of this country, are going to choose the public interest, not the private interest.

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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

If I am successful on November 8, I will attempt in every way to merit your confidence, and we will work at this job 365 days a year.

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Oct 8, 1960

Maryland's nine electoral votes are as critical as any in this election.

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Oct 8, 1960

These are the issues: What kind of a country are we going to build?

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Oct 8, 1960

We will make a promise to you that we will not come back to Louisville again if you will promise that on November 8, you will give us a great majority in this city and county.

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Oct 8, 1960

I said on that debate:Mr. Lodge on 'Meet the Press' stated that if there ever was a question when we did not have the law on our side, it was in the U-2 incident.

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Oct 8, 1960

I believe on November 8, when the people of this country make their judgment, what they want their country to be, I think they are coming with us.

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Oct 8, 1960

The time has come to recognize that there is a steel crisis in America.

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Oct 8, 1960

I don't think they are buying that line, 'You have never had it so good.'

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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

Accordingly, it is my intention, if I am elected President, to pursue the following course of action:

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Oct 8, 1960

If that is a test of prestige, then this country is in serious trouble.

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