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John F. Kennedy quotes from Inaugural Address

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“Let every nation know... whether it wishes us well or ill... that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“In the past... those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger; I do not shrink from this responsibility... I welcome it.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“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, Inaugural Address
“All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days... nor in the life of this administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“And so, my fellow Americans... ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds; let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“The world is very different now, for man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life.” John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address
“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, Inaugural Address

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