The three great qualities which characterized Lincoln's Presidency were leadership, courage, and foresight.
John Kennedy
The Public Record
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.
I am convinced that the basic issue which faces the American people and, indeed, the people of the world, is whether the world can exist half slave and half free.
I am confident that he serves not the interests of his members, not labor in general and not the public, and I feel that as labor people and working men and women and honest union officials, who try to do a decent job, who represent their…
I believe that this hospital and hospitals like it must continue to grow to meet the needs of our population, and also that this country must grow.
I come here to Illinois tonight and ask your help in this campaign ask your help in moving this country forward again.
Please extend my warm personal greetings to the officers and delegates attending the present convention of the National Maritime Union.
We should hold out the hand to those people before the moment of desperation comes, and then accompany them on the road to freedom.
On the economic scene, we must prove that our Nation will not rest as long as segments of our people are in want.
The support price will be tied to a parity price which would bear the relationship between what the farmer would earn, with comparable resources, and comparable managerial skill.
I appreciate very much your coming outside and saying 'hello,' and I want to assure you that we share the same hope, not only for this State, but also for the country.





