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.
Aug 1, 1963
I can imagine nothing happier than to be a citizen of Girls Nation, and I accept the invitation.
Jul 31, 1963
I don't really see at the present time it would serve a useful purpose.
Jul 31, 1963
The problem really goes to the organization of the defense of the West, and what role France sees for herself, and sees for us, and what kind of a cooperative effort France and the United States and Britain and the other members of NATO…
Jul 31, 1963
The problem is not the size of the bomb, but rather the problem of discrimination and the problem of selectivity, targeting, and all the rest.
Jul 31, 1963
The problem is really one, as you know, of discrimination, of being able to prevent saturation, of having to protect many targets while the adversary can select a few.
Jul 31, 1963
So I say on the second anniversary, we have a long, long way to go, and in fact in some ways the road seems longer than it was when the journey started.
Jul 31, 1963
I am confident that whoever was President would meet his responsibilities.
Jul 31, 1963
More than anything, the fact that this country is secure and at peace has been due to the military strength of the United States.
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