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When asked what I am most proud of, I stick out my chest, hold my head high and state proudly, 'I served in the United States Navy!'

John F. Kennedy

 

In giving rights to others which belong to them, we give rights to ourselves and to our country

John F. Kennedy

 Civil Rights

Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.

John F. Kennedy

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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

John F. Kennedy

 American President Quotes Appreciation

Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.

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My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man

John F. Kennedy

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Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be President, but they don't want them to become politicians in the process.

John F. Kennedy

 American President Quotes Mothers

I just received the following wire from my generous Daddy - "Dear Jack, Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide."

John F. Kennedy

 

I am deeply touched - not as deeply touched as you have been coming to this dinner, but nevertheless it is a sentimental occasion

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The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it - and the glow from that fire can truly light the world

John F. Kennedy

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