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John F. Kennedy: “We are all trustees for the American people, custodians of the American heritage.”

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We are all trustees for the American people, custodians of the American heritage.
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John F. Kennedy

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This quote reflects Kennedy's view of public officials as stewards of the nation's heritage and future.

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