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.
The United States has really gotten two for one in this case--Mrs. Anderson.
I want to take this opportunity to express my very strong personal appreciation to Admiral Anderson.
We have a great obligation, all four nuclear powers have a great obligation, to use whatever time remains to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
This debate will involve military, scientific, and political experts, but it must be not left to them alone.
Their concentration of nuclear and conventional arms must still be deterred.
No one can say whether the time has come for an easing of the struggle.
It will bring new problems, new challenges from the Communists, new dangers of relaxing our vigilance or of mistaking their intent.





