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John 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.

Nov 6, 1960

Your judgment of what you want your country to do, your judgment of what you want your country to be.

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Nov 6, 1960

Events and facts have given ominous portent of what is to come

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Nov 6, 1960

I want them to say that these were the years the tide came in.

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Nov 6, 1960

I am delighted to come to New Hampshire, for three or four reasons.

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Nov 6, 1960

I want to thank my three sisters and thank all of you who might have listened in.

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Nov 6, 1960

My judgment is that the next President of the United States must supply the leadership which will make it possible for us to move ahead.

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