Oct 18, 1960
The States and local communities must be encouraged in their research programs for senior citizens.
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 18, 1960
I don't think $1.25 an hour for somebody who works in a business which makes $1 million a year is an extreme wage.
Oct 18, 1960
It is our responsibility to bring those programs, extension of the right to vote, civil rights, minimum wage, housing, education, to increase the opportunity for all Americans to share in the abundance.
Oct 18, 1960
The acute housing needs of our older citizens must be met by a program of financial incentives to low-rental housing for older persons, and to local housing authorities.
Oct 18, 1960
Minimum wage, housing, education, strengthening the United States - that is our program and I would like your help in it.
Oct 18, 1960
This campaign is a fight for all those programs which Franklin Roosevelt fought for in his time, medical care for the aged tied to social security.
Oct 18, 1960
over one-half of our senior citizens are so financially insecure and underprivileged, so burdened with illness, so poorly fed, clothed, and housed that their years have brought problems rather than privileges.
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