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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 15, 1960

More and more depends upon the vigor, the vitality, the good judgment, the sense of history, the sense of the future, the foresight of the next President of the United States.

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Oct 15, 1960

In vocational education, as elsewhere, nothing short of the best will meet the challenge of the 1960's.

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Oct 15, 1960

I downgrade the prospective leadership which is offered by the Republican Party.

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Oct 15, 1960

The Congress has an important function, but in a very real sense the Congress can block, but only the President of the United States can propose.

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Oct 15, 1960

In any case, I come tonight and ask your support in this very important campaign.

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Oct 15, 1960

I do not believe that Mr. Nixon, since his nomination, has indicated any understanding or willingness to face up to the problems that this country faces.

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Oct 15, 1960

How is it possible for the United States to provide for an orderly system of disarmament?

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Oct 15, 1960

Federal aid for vocational education plays an important part in the program of the Democratic Party for accelerating our rate of economic growth.

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Oct 15, 1960

Our choice will be to assume the burdens and responsibilities of leadership.

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Oct 15, 1960

The rainbowlike spectrum of his political beliefs defies description in either color or breadth.

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