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.
Aug 25, 1960
Let us hope that it will not require the launching of Russia's first reconnaissance satellite peering down on every part of the Nation like a daily fleet of U-2 planes.
Aug 25, 1960
The harsh facts of the matter are that our security and leadership are both slipping away from us.
Aug 25, 1960
Peace in the Middle East is not one step nearer reality today than it was 8 years ago - but Russian influence is immeasurably greater.
Aug 25, 1960
To face those facts is not disloyal, as some have implied - it is the highest type of loyalty.
Aug 25, 1960
I believe that there can be only one possible defense policy for the United States.
Aug 25, 1960
What is needed now is leadership - impartial but firm, deliberate but bold - leadership instead of rhetoric.
Aug 25, 1960
It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom.
Aug 25, 1960
For the first time in the history of the United States an enemy stands poised at the throat of the United States.
Aug 25, 1960
The present state of tensions serves only the worst interests of Arab and Israeli alike.
Aug 25, 1960
We must be willing to devote our national energies to demonstrating in every form of human endeavor we are second to none, that we are first and will continue to be first regardless of what challenges may be hurled against us.
Aug 25, 1960
and we are going to need effective leadership in the White House to achieve our goal.
Dec 31, 1959
The farmer is the only man in our economy who has to buy everything at retail, sell everything at wholesale, and pay the freight both ways.
Dec 31, 1958
30 days is necessary to ensure that we don't rush these people into making this decision.
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