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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 21, 1960

My impression has been that this election was not until November 8 and Kansas did not make up its judgment until then.

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Oct 21, 1960

I cannot believe in the dangerous years of the 1960's that the American people are going to say 'No' to progress by electing the Republican Party again.

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Oct 21, 1960

I am delighted to be here, and I am extremely proud that our distinguished former President, President Truman, who has laid the issues out.

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Oct 21, 1960

My judgment is that the Republican Party as presently constituted and presently led has not demonstrated either in the past or during this campaign that they have this kind of competence.

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Oct 21, 1960

For that will be achieved, not by painting everything rosy colors, as the Vice President seemed to suggest in our debate last night, but by showing our ability to face the facts and to make a responsible choice.

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Oct 21, 1960

It is no exaggeration to say that the distress of our railroads is one of our most crucial problems.

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Oct 21, 1960

He is running on a slogan that he can stand up to Mr. Khrushchev.

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Oct 21, 1960

Members of the House of Representatives are given under the Constitution power to levy taxes, the power to appropriate money.

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Oct 21, 1960

If the railroads are to become and remain strong, we must continue to assure workable processes to govern the relationships between management and labor.

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