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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 17, 1960

I wholly agree that, in addition to Federal leadership to control and prevent juvenile delinquency, we must have provision for day care centers for children whose mothers are unavailable during the day.

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Oct 17, 1960

The Democratic Party has brought social and economic progress to our country.

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Oct 17, 1960

Certainly it is not good for business to have two recessions within these past 7 years, as has been the case under the Republicans, or to have economic conditions so uncertain for a third time that many forecasters anticipate still another…

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Oct 17, 1960

This country cannot afford in 1961, 4 more years of Republican leadership.

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Oct 17, 1960

The development of a relatively small hydrogen warhead has made missiles the key to future military power.

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Oct 17, 1960

This is not merely a contest between Republicans and Democrats.

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Oct 17, 1960

This State here is an advancing, moving and progressive State.

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Oct 17, 1960

no amount of oratory, no extravagant claims or vociferous braggadocio, no unjustified charges, can hide the harsh fact that behind the rhetoric, behind the soothing words and the confusing figures, American strength relative to that of the…

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Oct 17, 1960

So those are the basic matters which separate us, and it is to your good judgment, your sense of responsibility, your concern for your country, your identification with the cause of freedom, that we entrust this decision on November 8.

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