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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 4, 1960

Taking a leaf out of the Vice President's book, my wife comes from New York, and, therefore, I would say that New York produces the most beautiful women.

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Oct 4, 1960

In short, the restrictive, negative policies of the Republican Party put a drag on our whole economy.

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Oct 4, 1960

I believe it is high time we made those two features the basis of our farm program for all commodities.

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Oct 4, 1960

I must say that any citizen of Indiana and any citizen of the United States should consider carefully this election.

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Oct 4, 1960

The kind of leadership which this country has, the kind of President which you elect, the kind of Congress which is dominated by one party or another, has a good deal to do with the prosperity of this city of Anderson, and the prosperity…

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Oct 3, 1960

The Democratic Party believes in government - but it believes that government must be responsible, economical and prudently run.

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Oct 3, 1960

That is why I have pledged that if elected President I will sign a bill to bring help to areas like Evansville, to rebuild the economies of our distressed areas, so that a strong and growing America can serve its own people, and serve the…

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Oct 3, 1960

We need a government that knows how to govern - and history shows that this means a Democratic government.

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Oct 3, 1960

Today almost 4 million Americans are out of work and another 3 million must struggle to maintain a decent standard of living on part-time work and half-full pay envelopes.

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