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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

I think your presence here, whether you are Republican or Democrat, whether you wish to click with Dick or whether you wish to move this country forward.

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Oct 24, 1960

We have to find 25,000 new jobs a week every week for the next ten years to provide full employment in the United States.

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Oct 24, 1960

We know there is a God, and we know He hates injustice, and we see the storm coming.

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Oct 24, 1960

This is an important question, because prestige is not popularity.

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Oct 24, 1960

In the last years people around the world have come to the conclusion that we are not the strongest power

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Oct 24, 1960

But if you share the view that I hold very vigorously, that this country is going to have to do better in the future, that we have responsibilities to meet not only to ourselves but to the cause of freedom, that we are anxious to make sure…

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Oct 24, 1960

This survey shows how misinformed he is, how wide is the gap between what he believes and what the facts are

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Oct 24, 1960

Only the President of the United States speaks for California and Illinois and Massachusetts, and he speaks for more than the United States.

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Oct 23, 1960

I think the fifth debate should include all questions which the members of the press [panel] feel are of importance.

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