Quote of the Day — John F. Kennedy
February 19, 2019
Children are the living messages we send to a time that we will not see. — John F. Kennedy
1917–1963
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1917–1963
John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917-1963) served as the 35th President of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. His presidency addressed significant Cold War challenges including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Berlin Wall, and the Space Race. Kennedy brought a younger generation’s perspective to the presidency and articulated an idealistic vision of American purpose and international responsibility. As a senator and candidate, Kennedy demonstrated engagement with contemporary issues and an ability to communicate effectively with the American public. His presidency advanced the civil rights agenda, though civil rights legislation was achieved after his death by his successor. Despite…
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Kennedy’s words on children as living messages to the future anchored the February 19, 2019 broadcast, reinforcing the episode’s powerful discussion with adoptive mother Sonia McGarrity about choosing life for children with Down syndrome.
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