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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 7, 1960

Lack of administration action on widespread unemployment will be a major issue in my campaign.

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Sep 7, 1960

I want to make it clear that if we are successful in this election, we are going to reverse the policy of no new starts, and move ahead to make sure that those who follow in our trail have the same advantages that we have.

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Sep 7, 1960

The record of the Republican Party is written on the bills that never become law, on the things we failed to do.

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Sep 7, 1960

And I can assure you that if we are successful we are going to move again in this country.

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Sep 7, 1960

If we stand still here at home, we stand still around the world.

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Sep 7, 1960

It shows what we must do in the future if we are going to develop the resources of the United States.

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Sep 7, 1960

And I am not satisfied as an American to see us stand still while other countries move ahead.

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Sep 7, 1960

The conference will address itself mainly to the larger problem of jobless workers wherever they may be.

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Sep 7, 1960

I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising you that if I am elected that life will be easy and the problems all solved

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Sep 7, 1960

I am delighted that Governor Collins has accepted this very important task in our national campaign.

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