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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.

Sep 30, 1960

Indian claims against the United States can and will be settled promptly.

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Sep 30, 1960

The purpose of our meeting today is a simple one to determine what steps we can take usefully here in the United States, and I have attempted to do so.

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Sep 28, 1960

I am asking this generation of Americans in 1960 to do the same, to do in its time what those generations before us did, to maintain freedom and serve as an example and a bright light to the world around us.

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Sep 28, 1960

Well, I don't consider Mr. Hoffa a labor leader. I consider him a special case.

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Sep 28, 1960

The President's trip to Russia was abruptly canceled by his hosts.

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Sep 28, 1960

The security of the United States is the basic responsibility now before us, and in my judgment that security can be maintained by the United States once more standing as an example to all mankind.

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Sep 28, 1960

I think we can carry on a monetary and fiscal policy that stimulates our economy.

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Sep 28, 1960

I consider the most serious domestic problem facing the next administration is to reverse the decline in agricultural income and also the maintenance of full employment in the United States.

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Sep 28, 1960

I think we can do a better job than has been done in recent years.

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