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Quote by John F. Kennedy

“We believe that if men have the talent to invent new machines that put men out of work, they have the talent to put those men back to work.”

Quote by John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy
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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