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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 5, 1960

First, of course, we must make immediate and fruitful use of surpluses we now have - through an expanded food-for-peace program to halt famine and malnutrition abroad - and through an increased food surplus distribution program for the…

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Sep 5, 1960

Let me say that I think it is extremely important that the United States maintain to the extent possible, a sound fiscal policy and a balanced budget.

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Sep 5, 1960

Let me say that I don't believe that there is an intimate relationship between raising taxes and economic growth.

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Sep 5, 1960

The next President of the United States will face problems unlike those any President ever faced before.

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Sep 5, 1960

It is essential, therefore, that we compel the complete reevaluation of our national defense organization, that we eliminate the wasteful duplication, the service rivalry, the competitive overlapping, that has consumed our money and…

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Sep 5, 1960

I have carried my call to the New Frontier into seven different States - Maine, New Hampshire, California, Alaska, Michigan, Idaho, and now Washington.

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Sep 5, 1960

It is true that several Democrats joined the Republicans, and I disagree strongly with them.

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Sep 5, 1960

A democracy is the most difficult kind of government to operate.

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Sep 5, 1960

In the first place, the United States is going to have twice as many people by the year 2,000 as it does today.

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