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
During my administration the United States will not be the first to begin nuclear tests in the world's atmosphere to contaminate the air that all must breathe and thus endanger the lives of future generations.
Oct 8, 1960
I do not believe that the American people in 1960, faced with the most serious challenge in our long history, are going to choose to buy the line that we are doing everything that must be done.
Oct 8, 1960
I run in the tradition of Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman.
Oct 7, 1960
This is, as Dickens said a century ago, the best of times and the worst of times.
Oct 7, 1960
In this dangerous and hazardous time, I believe the Democratic Party, stretching its roots deeper than any political party in the world today, going all the way to the wellsprings of Thomas Jefferson and Madison, I believe that once again…
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