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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 8, 1960

I don't think they are buying that line, 'You have never had it so good.'

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Oct 8, 1960

I said on that debate:Mr. Lodge on 'Meet the Press' stated that if there ever was a question when we did not have the law on our side, it was in the U-2 incident.

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Oct 8, 1960

Almost a thousand years ago, the great Scandinavian explorer, Leif Ericson, sailed into unknown seas, and he and his brave band became the first Europeans to set foot in America.

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Oct 8, 1960

As long as there are children denied a decent education, as long as there are old people who live out their lives without hope, as long as there are men and women who want to work and can't find a job, as long as there are 15 million…

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Oct 8, 1960

The people of the United States, like millions of people all over the world, are anxiously hoping for an effective and realistic agreement outlawing nuclear tests.

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Oct 8, 1960

Whenever we feel tired and a little down, we come to Louisville.

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Oct 8, 1960

They are going to choose us and the Democratic Party rather than the Republicans.

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