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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 5, 1960

In a difficult and trying time in the life of our country, in the cause of freedom, may bring candles to help illuminate our country's way.

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Nov 5, 1960

Poland may have a satellite government, but the Poles will never be a satellite people.

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Nov 5, 1960

In Connecticut on Tuesday, our work is finished, and your work begins. I ask you to support us.

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Nov 5, 1960

Therefore, I come here today and ask your help in moving this country forward again.

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Nov 5, 1960

We are going to try to win this election on Tuesday, and then make this election worth winning by by doing something for our country.

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Nov 5, 1960

Every assumption upon which Mr. Nixon has based his campaign, away back in August, every assumption has begun to crumble.

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Nov 5, 1960

I come here in the last 48 hours of this campaign to the greatest rally that we have had in this entire campaign, right here in this city.

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Nov 5, 1960

President Wilson, in his January 1918 message to Congress, included in his famous Fourteen Points the declaration that an independent Polish State should be erected.

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