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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

The great test will be which system travels better, which system solves the problems of the people of Latin America and Africa and Asia.

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Sep 8, 1960

My answer I tried to respond to Mr. Ritter with was I stated in the field of national security I thought the United States would have to make a bigger effort.

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Sep 8, 1960

I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that if I am elected life is going to be easy.

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Sep 8, 1960

Governor Lawrence, Mayor Lee, and other Democratic mayors and local officials have firsthand knowledge of the problems of cities, and I look to them for guidance and continued local leadership in meeting these problems.

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Sep 8, 1960

to deter us from the basic task of securing local self-government for the District.

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Sep 8, 1960

This goal was first set by a Democratic administration in the Federal Housing Act of 1949.

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Sep 8, 1960

I think this country is a great country, but I think we can do a better job.

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Sep 8, 1960

I think all Americans, whether they are Republicans or Democrats, share a common desire, to live at peace and protect the security of the United States.

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Sep 8, 1960

In many ways, this is the most important election since the election of Lincoln 100 years ago.

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Sep 8, 1960

We believe in doing better than we are doing, and they believe in standing still.

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Sep 8, 1960

I really don't see why we should engage in close debate over what you may believe and what I may believe.

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Sep 8, 1960

I think we can start this valley, this State, and this country on the move again next January.

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Sep 8, 1960

The morale would have to be awfully weak, serving in the service, to weaken it still further.

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Sep 8, 1960

I ask you to join me in this campaign with a full recognition of all opportunities to rebuild our strength, rebuild our prestige, maintain our security, and maintain ourselves as the leaders of the free world.

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Sep 8, 1960

It is only stating a fact to say that their patriotism has been demonstrated so thoroughly, in these ways, that the United States as a whole owes them recognition.

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Sep 8, 1960

This is a great forum which if given the attention and prestige and support that it needs can serve as a great clearinghouse for peace.

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