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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 9, 1960

We see America in different terms, and we see the future in entirely different terms.

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Oct 9, 1960

The basic force in all this was not so much his party or his intellect - it was his spirit.

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Oct 9, 1960

The first two joint appearances have demonstrated their value.

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Oct 9, 1960

A larger number of contracts must be set aside for small business - small business must be allowed to bid competitively on the high dollar contracts which year by year they are capable of fulfilling and they must be assured of subcontracts…

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Oct 9, 1960

We should meet the neglected needs of the elderly and of minority groups.

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Oct 9, 1960

In this century Georgia voted for Woodrow Wilson, and it voted for Franklin Roosevelt, and it voted for Harry Truman.

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Oct 9, 1960

We must widen the sources of credit for the small business man. The Small Business Administration has failed to press rigorously the, goal of making long-term credit available to individual businessmen.

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