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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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Sep 30, 1960

I must say I would rather have three 12-year-old girls campaigning than I would Hubert or Orville or Gene McCarthy, because actually the things which have to be done in a campaign can be done when you are 12 years old or when you are 80.

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Sep 30, 1960

First, there is a good deal that can be done by the executive branch without legislation.

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Sep 30, 1960

Our Democratic platform, in which I strongly believe, recognizes the unique legal and moral responsibility of the Federal Government for Indians in restitution for the injustice that has sometimes been done them.

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Sep 30, 1960

A new Democratic administration will bring competent, sympathetic, and dedicated leadership to the administration of Indian affairs which will end practices that have eroded Indian rights and resources, reduced the Indians' land base and…

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Sep 30, 1960

I hope the next President of the United States, states that he stands for equal rights.

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Sep 30, 1960

We are going to give the green light and say 'Yes' to the 1960's.

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Sep 28, 1960

I want to express my appreciation to all of you for being kind enough to come out here.

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Sep 28, 1960

The security of the United States is the basic responsibility now before us, and in my judgment that security can be maintained by the United States once more standing as an example to all mankind.

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Sep 28, 1960

I do believe in effective government, and I do believe that there is a governmental policy now that affects all of our lives, education, economic and fiscal policy, foreign trade, our goals, all the rest - every phase of our national life…

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Sep 28, 1960

Schenectady will rise or fall, the economy of this area of the State of New York will prosper or decline, not merely on what you may do or this community, but also on what economic policies are pursued by our Government which stimulates…

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Sep 28, 1960

We have frustrated congressional attempts to develop more missiles, to harden our missile bases, to increase our defenses against Russia's powerful submarine fleet.

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Sep 28, 1960

I think that the administration and the Congress in January 1961 should pass an area redevelopment bill, because otherwise, even if you build the economy of the country as a unit, you are going to find areas which, because of technological…

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Sep 28, 1960

I think we can carry on a monetary and fiscal policy that stimulates our economy.

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Sep 28, 1960

The summit meeting was a fiasco, and our President was insulted in a manner every American resented.

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Sep 28, 1960

I believe that the responsibility of our generation of Americans is to build a society here in this country so vital, so vigorous, so effective, that it serves as an example to the world.

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Sep 28, 1960

The real enemy is the Communist system itself, unyielding, uncompromising, and unchanging in its drive for world domination.

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Sep 28, 1960

Well, I don't consider Mr. Hoffa a labor leader. I consider him a special case.

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Sep 28, 1960

The President's trip to Russia was abruptly canceled by his hosts.

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Sep 28, 1960

Every phase of our national life and personal life is touched by personal policy.

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