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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 can assure you that if we are successful, we will give leadership to this country and Florida, and the United, States will move again.

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Oct 17, 1960

I therefore favor expansion of our foreign trade and private investments abroad.

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Oct 17, 1960

It is my firm belief that we can build a stronger and healthier America to work toward our goal of peace with justice throughout the world.

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Oct 17, 1960

Our ability to meet our commitments around the globe has been critically impaired by the failure to develop an airlift capacity sufficient to move our forces to developing trouble spots;

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Oct 17, 1960

I could not believe that that is the world doctrine at this time.

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Oct 17, 1960

I believe that we are going to choose in the 1960’s progress; that we are going to make the same decision in 1960 that we made in 1932.

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Oct 17, 1960

Anybody who aspires to the Presidency of the United States must have the objectivity and detachment to listen to and evaluate every responsible point of view.

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Oct 17, 1960

Our fortunes as a nation depend, particularly because of the pressure of events as well as the provisions of the Constitution, on the good judgment, the vigor, the sense of precision, the sense of foresight - the historical sense of the…

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Oct 17, 1960

You have my pledge that I will do all in my power to live up to the faith and trust you place in me by your action.

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Oct 17, 1960

And my only pledge to you is this: That if I am elected I will summon all the resources of this great and strong Republic to make the coming years the years when freedom grew strong and began to move ahead.

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