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“In a very real sense, it will not be one man going to the moon it will be an entire nation. For all of us must work to put him there.”

Quote by John F. Kennedy

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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, 1961

Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1961