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John F. Kennedy: “One is the historical force of nationalism--and the yearning of all men to be free.”

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One is the historical force of nationalism--and the yearning of all men to be free.
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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy highlights nationalism as a powerful force driving the desire for freedom among people.

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