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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 1, 1960

I have confidence in an America able to afford the best schools and the best teachers in the world - an America where no one is denied his full constitutional rights by reason of his race or religion - an America where every family lives…

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Oct 1, 1960

I think the Federal crop insurance program must be expanded and revitalized into a program that works.

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Oct 1, 1960

The Lord has been good to us and I think we can repay his generosity by devising programs that feed our people well.

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Oct 1, 1960

I do not believe that in the United States and in the world, as difficult and somber as the world around us, I think we need a progressive at home, a progressive society, one that moves ahead, one that solves its problems, one that serves…

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Oct 1, 1960

I cannot believe, faced with the difficult problems that this country now faces, that the American people are going to turn back to a Republican leadership.

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Oct 1, 1960

I have confidence that America is capable of operating at full capacity - that we could consume in new schools and hospitals and dams and highways the full output of our steel mills now operating at only half their capacity.

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Oct 1, 1960

I am dedicating this campaign to the goal of a stronger America - to the proposition that this Nation is strong but can and must be stronger.

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Oct 1, 1960

If we are to protect our heritage of freedom - if we are to maintain it around the world - we must be strong - militarily, economically, educationally and morally strong.

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Oct 1, 1960

It would not take eight Grand Coulee Dams a year to bridge the gap.

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Oct 1, 1960

I have confidence in an America that can meet the economic challenge of the Soviet Union - this challenge to outdo us in economic growth in heavy industry, in agriculture, and in one particularly vital area of national strength: the…

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Oct 1, 1960

I think the Democratic Party has again a rendezvous with destiny, an opportunity to be of service, not only to ourselves, not only to our own country, but to all those who look to us.

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Sep 30, 1960

There is much to be done in the field of Indian affairs and I intend to work vigorously at the job.

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Sep 30, 1960

The purpose of our meeting today is a simple one to determine what steps we can take usefully here in the United States, and I have attempted to do so.

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Sep 30, 1960

Any action which we take should be taken through the Organization of American States.

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Sep 30, 1960

The Federal aid to education bill has been passed in the Senate, it has passed the House, it has never passed the Senate and the House.

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Sep 30, 1960

I feel that this election, as I said at the beginning, can be won.

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Sep 30, 1960

The Polish national anthem says, 'As long as you live, Poland lives.'

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Sep 30, 1960

Indian claims against the United States can and will be settled promptly.

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Sep 30, 1960

As long as this country lives, what Thomas Jefferson called the disease of liberty will be catching.

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Sep 30, 1960

As long as we live, Poland lives; as long as we live, our country lives.

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