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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 8, 1960

My feeling is that this is a great country, but I think it can be a greater country.

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Sep 8, 1960

We are going to win this election and we are going to win it right here in the the State of California.

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Sep 8, 1960

In the words of our Democratic platform, 'we reaffirm our pledge of determined opposition to the present admission of Communist China to the United Nations'.

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Sep 8, 1960

The Chinese people, by long tradition, are devoted to ideas of freedom and self-government.

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Sep 8, 1960

I would think that he has questioned my ability to fulfill my constitutional oath.

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Sep 8, 1960

May the day come in our lifetime when the people of this great and ancient race are freed from the evils of dictatorship, and resume their rightful place as a part of the world of free men.

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Sep 8, 1960

There is a God today and He hates injustice, and we see the storm coming.

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Sep 8, 1960

We have proposed the establishment of a Federal Bureau of Intergroup Relations, to help solve such problems of discrimination, and I believe that this will be a real step forward in developing better understanding between the…

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Sep 8, 1960

have the full cooperation of the party's floor leadership in the Congress.

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Sep 8, 1960

I am not planning any attack on Mr. Nixon at the present time.

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Sep 8, 1960

The United States must be strong; not 'Strong, if,' not 'Strong, when,' not 'Strong enough, but,' but 'Strong first.'

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Sep 8, 1960

It is essential on the pathway to peace that the United States associate itself with other countries who also desire to live in peace.

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Sep 8, 1960

The new frontier is not an easy road, but I think it represents our hope for the future.

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Sep 8, 1960

urge prompt ratification by the States of the constitutional amendment that would give District residents the vote for President and Vice President.

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Sep 8, 1960

They don't quote Lincoln or Jefferson or Roosevelt or Stevenson today.

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Sep 8, 1960

I know this Nation can afford them - and you know this Nation cannot afford to be without them.

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Sep 8, 1960

I am calling a conference in Pittsburgh on October 10 to consider what needs to be done about the urgent human problems of American cities and suburbs.

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