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In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of… — John F. Kennedy

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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.

John F. Kennedy
Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy · 1961
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Defending freedomThreats to freedomFreedom
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Political speech
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1961
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John F. Kennedy
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Kennedy, John F. "Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1961, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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