Oct 22, 1960
The father who owns a farm and has thousands of dollars invested in farm equipment ends the year with less return than his factory-employed son 'who's invested in one pair of working gloves.'
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 22, 1960
I believe that there are, of course, people who are not equal in talent, people who are not equal in motivation.
Oct 22, 1960
I believe under new leadership, the kind of leadership which this State has had in recent years, I believe this country can be given leadership, and I believe it can move again, and I ask your help.
Oct 22, 1960
We must reject all proposals such as those of the Department of Commerce and the Budget Bureau of the Eisenhower-Nixon administration for imposition of burdens upon the use of the waterways - including tolls, toll-equivalent taxes and…
Oct 22, 1960
I think the great opportunity was really denied in 1957, during the last days of the Batista administration.
Oct 22, 1960
The farm depression, coupled with the general sag in the economy, is America’s No.1 economic problem in 1960.
Oct 22, 1960
The pursuit of peace is still the focus of our leadership, our energies, and our determination.
Oct 22, 1960
Our stars and our ideal is the welfare of our country and the welfare of freedom.
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