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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.

Aug 19, 1963

What we must be concerned about always, of course, is the future.

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Aug 19, 1963

But there are still Russians there, and this is still a matter of concern to us.

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Aug 19, 1963

Yes, I do, because I think that by one means or another we are going to bring it into balance.

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Aug 19, 1963

I think it is very important that we get a vote on both of these issues this year.

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Aug 18, 1963

I think this is a project very valuable and very important and the more this country entertains foreign visitors, and they all come to see what this free society is, the more important it is that we have this Center finished.

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Aug 18, 1963

If it were not for the passage of this bill, the Center would have been 'finished' in early September.

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Aug 18, 1963

I hope the support which Congress has given to this effort will be reinforced by support we get across the country.

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