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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

I want to make it very clear so that anyone who is listening who may be concerned about the matter and who may be going to vote tomorrow.

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Nov 6, 1960

Our influence in the United Nations dropped until not one of the new African nations voted with us on the question of the admission of Red China

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Nov 6, 1960

Our big problem would be to contain Castro, to prevent him spreading his influence throughout all of Latin America.

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Nov 6, 1960

Mr. Nixon represents a party which has opposed progress for 25 years, since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933.

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Nov 6, 1960

I am delighted to have been introduced by the next Senator from the State of Rhode Island, an old friend of mine who will make a great Senator to succeed Senator Green, a great colleague of Senator Pastore, who will speak for the Nation…

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Nov 6, 1960

We will call for increased concern and effort on the part of every American

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Nov 6, 1960

I have yet to hear anyone suggest one single piece of progressive legislation he ever sponsored, fought for, or passed in the 14 years that he has been around Washington.

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Nov 6, 1960

I would have thought that the humiliating withdrawal of the President's invitation by Khrushchev to visit Russia would have indicated to Mr. Nixon that the new President himself, however distinguished his predecessor, must lay the…

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Nov 6, 1960

We must make a choice in this country to pick ourselves up and move forward.

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