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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 1, 1960

I have confidence in this Nation's ability to look out for its older citizens - to see that they have a decent pension, a decent home, and decent medical care.

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Oct 1, 1960

If we are to protect our heritage of freedom - if we are to maintain it around the world - we must be strong - militarily, economically, educationally and morally strong.

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Oct 1, 1960

I think we should hold out the hands of friendship and I think the bread we float on the water will come back to us, many times over in the coming years.

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Oct 1, 1960

I have confidence in an America where the farmer does not have to be a second-class citizen - where he can obtain through Government help the same share of the national income and the same kind of bargaining power and the same return on…

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Oct 1, 1960

Parity income should be the yardstick of equity for the farmers.

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Oct 1, 1960

I have confidence that America is capable of operating at full capacity - that we could consume in new schools and hospitals and dams and highways the full output of our steel mills now operating at only half their capacity.

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Sep 30, 1960

We are going to give the green light and say 'Yes' to the 1960's.

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Sep 30, 1960

First, there is a good deal that can be done by the executive branch without legislation.

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Sep 30, 1960

There is much to be done in the field of Indian affairs and I intend to work vigorously at the job.

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Sep 30, 1960

The Federal aid to education bill has been passed in the Senate, it has passed the House, it has never passed the Senate and the House.

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Sep 30, 1960

I hope the next President of the United States, states that he stands for equal rights.

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