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“Peace does not rest in the charters and covenants alone. It lies in the hearts and minds of all people. So let us not rest all our hopes on parchment and on paper, let us strive to build peace, a desire for peace, a willingness to work for peace in the hearts and minds of all of our people. I believe that we can. I believe the problems of human destiny are not beyond the reach of human beings.”

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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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