Oct 25, 1960
I come here to Michigan and ask your support in the election of November 8.
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 come here tonight as the Democratic standard bearer for the office of the Presidency in the United States, and I come here to Michigan and ask your help.
Oct 25, 1960
And I don't believe in 1960 the American people are going to turn over the destinies of this State and the destinies of the United States to a party and leader who stands still.
Oct 25, 1960
Either they don't have the money or they have to go to work, or they haven't an opportunity.
Oct 25, 1960
Do you believe as an American citizen of this State and country that we can be led by a political party, the Republicans, who have stood still, who have opposed progress at every turn?
Oct 25, 1960
The administration is afraid to tell the people the truth about their situation.
Oct 25, 1960
We are not meeting that responsibility when our economy is slipping into its third recession in 6 years.
Oct 25, 1960
It is a contest between all those who look to the past, between all those who wish to stand still, and those who wish to move ahead.
Oct 25, 1960
I think we should say with the same confidence that his children will be free.
Oct 24, 1960
And we owe it to our Nation to educate our children, for the bedrock of democracy is a constantly rising level of the education of its citizens.
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