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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 1, 1960

Second, we must reverse the serious decline in New England's textile industry.

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Sep 1, 1960

Its fulfillment will require effort and sacrifice and dedication.

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Sep 1, 1960

We cannot rely upon the stability of the industrial giants - or the advantages of cheap fuel, cheap labor, or cheap transportation costs.

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Sep 1, 1960

If we are to put these human resources to work - if we are to give New Englanders the chance to revive their economy and restore their prosperity - then we need vigorous leadership and understanding, coupled with an effective, workable…

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Aug 31, 1960

I want to assure you that my overall position on the Algerian question has not changed, and I feel it is properly a matter of International concern.

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Aug 31, 1960

I give my assurance that in whatever position I hold in public office I will support and take every step necessary to protect the full constitutional right of every American.

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Aug 31, 1960

It is my feeling that General De Gaulle at heart does desire to pursue a more liberal policy in Algeria than his predecessors, but I do not think that it is sufficient to say that it therefore becomes exclusively a French problem.

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Aug 30, 1960

The Federal judiciary and the Federal service should be a model of Americanism, in which there are no traces of any form of arbitrary discrimination.

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