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
I think it would be most useful to establish for the Office of the President himself a Council of Resource and Conservation Advisers to survey the whole scope of our natural resources so that we can, as a country, not merely as a basin…
Sep 7, 1960
We don't criticize the United States because we think there is something wrong with the United States.
Sep 7, 1960
Today, in a closely knit tumultuous world, the key to the future lies in water.
Sep 7, 1960
This valley is a great natural resource, not of the State of California only, but of the United States.
Sep 7, 1960
I can assure you that if we are successful in January of 1961, that we are going to move ahead in this country
Sep 7, 1960
We say we can do better because we believe that this country has unlimited resources, because we believe it has unlimited energy, and because we believe it has an unlimited potential.
Sep 7, 1960
I want to express my thanks to all of you for turning out in this beautiful weather.
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