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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 11, 1960

I ask you to join us in this great effort, and I can assure you that if we are successful, this country will begin to move again.

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Sep 11, 1960

The Democratic Party is a multi-interest party. It includes ranchers and farmers from Texas, it includes textile workers from Massachusetts, it includes businessmen in California.

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Sep 11, 1960

I do mean whatever is cool between Texans and the Democratic Party.

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Sep 11, 1960

In the American Revolution, Thomas Paine said, 'The cause of America is the cause of all mankind;' I think in 1960, the cause of all mankind is the cause of America.

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Sep 11, 1960

You know in Texas that you live or die, that you are at war or at peace, that you are secure or in danger, not based upon the policies of one district or one State, but based upon the policies of the United States.

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Sep 11, 1960

Reverend Meza, Reverend Reck, I'm grateful for your generous invitation to speak my views.

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Sep 11, 1960

For the making of peace is the noblest work of God-fearing man.

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Sep 11, 1960

I do not propose also to ask Cardinal Cushing to ask the Vatican to take some action.

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