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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

They are going to choose us and the Democratic Party rather than the Republicans.

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Oct 8, 1960

I do not agree that underground nuclear weapons tests should be resumed at this time.

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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

Just as Ericson was the first to lead the way across the great ocean, so these two statesmen have been our leaders in the greatest exploration of all - the search for world peace.

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Oct 8, 1960

The people of the United States, like millions of people all over the world, are anxiously hoping for an effective and realistic agreement outlawing nuclear tests.

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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

Almost a thousand years ago, the great Scandinavian explorer, Leif Ericson, sailed into unknown seas, and he and his brave band became the first Europeans to set foot in America.

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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 7, 1960

We ran on the Fair Deal and this year we run on the New Frontiers.

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Oct 7, 1960

This is, as Dickens said a century ago, the best of times and the worst of times.

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Oct 7, 1960

In this dangerous and hazardous time, I believe the Democratic Party, stretching its roots deeper than any political party in the world today, going all the way to the wellsprings of Thomas Jefferson and Madison, I believe that once again…

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Oct 7, 1960

There is no place in the world that is not of concern to all of us.

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Oct 7, 1960

My hope is to put all farmers on the same footing as the tobacco producer.

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Oct 6, 1960

I believe that, rather than tell the lie which we told, rather than indicate that the flights would continue, it would have been far better to have expressed regrets.

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