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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.

Oct 24, 1960

We have increased our economic growth on the average of about 2.5 percent in the last 8 years.

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Oct 24, 1960

Anyone who does not realize that this is one of the great problems which is going to face us as citizens, anyone who does not realize that today we are only using 50 percent of the capacity of our steel mills, today in the last 5 or 10…

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Oct 24, 1960

I do not detect any note of urgency in the speeches of the Vice President.

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Oct 24, 1960

I recognize that I run for the key office, not only in the United States, but also in the free world.

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Oct 24, 1960

He made a statement on our debate that our prestige in the world has never been higher

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Oct 24, 1960

This election ought to be won in these areas surrounding the great cities, the suburbs, suburbia, or whatever you may call it, people who make an independent judgment on what is best for their State, their families, their country, the…

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Oct 24, 1960

We live in the midst of a population explosion that is remaking the face of America.

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Oct 24, 1960

Let me say that I think you ought to be commended for admitting it.

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Oct 24, 1960

Prestige affects our ability to influence these nations, to strengthen the forces of freedom within them.

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