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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 27, 1960

Not to use those powers to help people, is to use them to hurt people.

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Sep 27, 1960

Mr. Khrushchev said that the United States is a sick and dying and faltering horse. I don't believe it.

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Sep 27, 1960

I want people to look again to the United States for leadership.

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Sep 27, 1960

I make no pretense of saying that if we are elected life will be easier.

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Sep 27, 1960

Freedom can produce a better life for our people, and also because we believe that freedom is the way people want to live.

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Sep 27, 1960

This is an important campaign and it does involve us all greatly.

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Sep 27, 1960

In other words, by 1970, will we be stronger in relation to them than we are today, or weaker?

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Sep 27, 1960

We are going to have to show that not by our words but by our deeds.

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