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 2, 1960
Mr. Nixon's farm program consists of this one basic principle, that the support price for commodities shall be based on the preceding average market price for the past 3 years.
Oct 2, 1960
It is ridiculous that a Nation which is in a race for its life with Russia cannot find full-time use for the talents and energies of 7 million people.
Oct 2, 1960
I cannot believe that even the Republicans can be happy about a candidate who runs on the slogan 'Party Labels Don't Mean Anything.'
Oct 2, 1960
I can assure you that if I am successful on this occasion, the same spirit will move us, the same spirit forward.
Oct 2, 1960
I can't believe in 1960 the American people are going to turn the United States over to the Republican Party and Mr. Nixon for 4 more years.
Oct 2, 1960
We must end - once and for all - each and every form of discrimination.
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