Oct 25, 1960
Do you know that 35 percent of our brightest boys and girls who graduate from high school never see the inside of a college?
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.
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Oct 25, 1960
I want to make it very clear that there are sharp differences between Mr. Nixon and myself.
Oct 25, 1960
One of the things we have to do is make our children the best educated children in the world.
Oct 25, 1960
For this will be a wholly different nation in 1970 with wholly different needs, and we must begin now to meet those needs.
Oct 25, 1960
I believe the people of this country are strong enough and tough enough and courageous enough to know the truth.
Oct 25, 1960
For all this means we are not doing the job; we are not meeting our responsibilities to the future; we are not assuring American leadership in the decade ahead.
Oct 25, 1960
Twenty years ago this city of Detroit was known as the arsenal of democracy.
Oct 25, 1960
It is raining on Vice President Nixon today, and we don't mind the rain.
Oct 25, 1960
He says, 'I am not really a Republican, that is, I don't think I am.'
Oct 25, 1960
We have many opportunities before us in the 1960's and many responsibilities.
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