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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 11, 1960

I think that there is no problem which should occupy the attention of the next administration in foreign policy more immediately than reestablishing the harmonious relations which existed in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt.

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Sep 11, 1960

In the American Revolution, Thomas Paine said, 'The cause of America is the cause of all mankind;' I think in 1960, the cause of all mankind is the cause of America.

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Sep 11, 1960

Texas has twice, in 1952 and 1956, jumped off the Democratic band wagon.

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Sep 11, 1960

If we stand still, if we look back, if we mark time while the Communists move ahead, then people in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, will determine that the future belongs to the East and not to the West.

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Sep 11, 1960

If we succeed here, if we are strong in this country, if we are carrying out policies of assistance to our people, if we hold out the hand of friendship abroad, if we present an image of vitality and strength, then the people around the…

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Sep 11, 1960

If we are elected, every American, man or woman, who seeks to work will find it in a growing and expanding economy.

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Sep 11, 1960

But if, on the other hand, I should win the election, then I shall devote every effort of mind and spirit to fulfilling the oath of the Presidency.

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Sep 11, 1960

And right there lies one of the great issues in this campaign - an issue that divides the parties and the candidates.

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Sep 11, 1960

I come today not as a citizen of Massachusetts, but as a fellow American.

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Sep 11, 1960

The Republicans, in Isaiah's words, are 'gone away backward.'

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Sep 11, 1960

I wanted Senator Johnson to run on this ticket for two reasons.

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Sep 10, 1960

First of all I want to express my thanks to all of you for taking Sunday off and coming to the airport to greet us.

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Sep 10, 1960

I think we can win the presidential election with your support.

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Sep 10, 1960

But it is an unfortunate fact that we can pursue peace only by remaining strong

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Sep 10, 1960

We hold the view that while this is a great country, we can do better; while this is a great State, we can do better; while this is a powerful country, it can be stronger.

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Sep 10, 1960

San Diego - perhaps better than any other city in this country - illustrates the failures of the Republican Party

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Sep 10, 1960

To that question there can be only one answer - and that is the answer of the Democratic Party: America must have a military strength second to none

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Sep 10, 1960

It is paradoxical and it is tragic that at such a time our aircraft plants are operating at less than full capacity

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Sep 9, 1960

I don't think there is a single State of the Union where we are better organized.

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