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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 8, 1960

President Eisenhower's own Housing Administrator has admitted that during this Republican administration we are losing the race against spreading slums.

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Sep 8, 1960

This goal was first set by a Democratic administration in the Federal Housing Act of 1949.

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Sep 8, 1960

I think we meet in the most difficult time in the life of our country.

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Sep 8, 1960

We are running in this campaign train not only toward the city of Los Angeles, but we are running this campaign train all the way to Washington.

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Sep 8, 1960

In the face of this challenge, the record of the Republican administration has been one of indifference and inaction.

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Sep 8, 1960

There is a God today and He hates injustice, and we see the storm coming.

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Sep 8, 1960

I ask you to join me in this campaign with a full recognition of all opportunities to rebuild our strength, rebuild our prestige, maintain our security, and maintain ourselves as the leaders of the free world.

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Sep 8, 1960

In the American Revolution, Thomas Paine said, 'The cause of America is the cause of all mankind.'

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Sep 8, 1960

We believe in doing better than we are doing, and they believe in standing still.

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Sep 8, 1960

Our argument with the Republicans is not because we do not know that they share a common goal for America - they do - but our argument with them is that they don't know how to do it.

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