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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 4, 1960

I take my case to you because I am confident that the American people are not going to tolerate pockets of poverty and chronic unemployment in this land, the waste of idle men and women who are ready, willing, and able to work, or the…

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Sep 4, 1960

The law says that you can only vote once on election day, but if you will go out and register one person between now and the time of election in November, then you can vote twice.

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Sep 4, 1960

I do not consider a politician's chief duty to consider how he can gain popularity at the moment.

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Sep 4, 1960

I am concerned about reports that the NATO base in Athens has been fueling Russian planes en route to the Congo which have been used for purposes hostile to the efforts of the United Nations.

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Sep 4, 1960

A Gallup poll taken in 10 countries a few months ago asked the people of those countries who they thought would be first in 1970, militarily and scientifically, the Russians or the United States.

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Sep 4, 1960

The Presidency of the United States carries heavy responsibilities, especially in the so grave times of international tension.

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Sep 4, 1960

I am sure after spending the day traveling around Michigan that Michigan is going Democratic in November.

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Sep 4, 1960

I want it said in 1970 that we are first, scientifically and militarily, educationally, economically.

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