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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 6, 1960

The great quality of the Oregon Democratic Party has been its recognition of the right of dissent.

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Sep 6, 1960

I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that life is going to be easier.

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Sep 6, 1960

General Gavin has estimated that within the next few years there will be a much greater and closer tie between the two services because of their dependence on common weapons and with a common mission.

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Sep 6, 1960

I run for the office of the Presidency saying that this is a great State and a great country, but I also say that it can be a greater country.

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Sep 6, 1960

We are going to have to maintain the best school System in the United States.

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Sep 6, 1960

In dollar volume and in the employment of materials and manpower the construction industry should be one of the strongest forces in the Nation's economy.

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Sep 6, 1960

I run for the office of the Presidency realizing that in the next 4 years it is going to be the most difficult years that we have ever had.

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Sep 6, 1960

As a result reforestation has been virtually halted - access roads have gone unbuilt - and millions of acres of valuable timber have been neglected or allowed to decay.

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Sep 6, 1960

I promise that I will give you an opportunity to serve your country, to demonstrate that our cause and the cause of freedom all over the world are intertwined together.

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Sep 5, 1960

It must protect growers of other crops from destructive competition through diversion of former wheat acreage.

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Sep 5, 1960

I would think it would be a matter of serious concern because it could well lead to a blockade by the East Germans of the entrance into West Berlin.

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