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.
Oct 24, 1960
Newspaper and network reports today, confirming the previously reported results of the latest USIA overseas survey, lead to three deeply disturbing conclusions
Oct 24, 1960
Western Germany has increased theirs 5 percent, the Soviet Union 7.5 to 8 percent.
Oct 24, 1960
And we need a better educated citizenry than any country to maintain a free society.
Oct 24, 1960
Secondly, how can we maintain the peace and maintain our own security around the world and strengthen freedom?
Oct 24, 1960
This is a contest between the concerned and the comfortable, and you have to decide what you are, comfortable or concerned.
Oct 24, 1960
Any setbacks in our prestige should naturally affect our thinking as well - our choice of policies - our choice of leadership.
Oct 24, 1960
I want to make it very clear that I am not a bit satisfied as a citizen of this country, with our present rate of growth, with our present image in the world, with our present sense of national purpose.
Oct 24, 1960
We are going to have to build in this country a strong and vital society that spreads its influence around the world.
Oct 24, 1960
Our prestige is not based on what we say but what we do, relative to what our enemies do.
Oct 24, 1960
We owe it to each individual child to give him the best education he is capable of absorbing.
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