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“No country can possibly move ahead, no free society can possibly be sustained, unless it has an educated citizenry whose qualities of mind and heart permit it to take part in the complicated and increasingly sophisticated decisions that pour not only upon the President and upon the Congress, but upon all the citizens who exercise the ultimate power.”

Quote by John F. Kennedy

Book:Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1963

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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1963

This book is a comprehensive compilation of President John F. Kennedy's official documents, including his speeches, press conferences, and other public communications, reflecting his policies and administration during his brief presidency. more

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John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 to 1963. His presidency was marked by the Civil Rights Act, the New Frontier policy, and the intense Cold War confrontation with the Soviet Union. Kennedy was known for his youthful charm and charisma, but his assassination during his term shocked the world. more

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Book:Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1962

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