Foreign aid is a method by which the United States maintains a position of influence and control around the world.
John F. Kennedy
Foreign Assistance, Global Influence, Diplomatic Strategy, Assistance, Influence, Strategy
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“But why, some say, the moon? Why choose this as our goal? And they may well ask; why climb the highest mountain? Why, 35 years ago, fly the Atlantic? Why does Rice play Texas?” John F. Kennedy
Ambition, Moon goal, Challenges, Exploration, Purpose, Achievement
John F. Kennedy Ambition, Moon goal, Challenges, Exploration, Purpose, Achievement“A nation can be no stronger abroad than she is at home. Only an America which practices what it preaches about equal rights and social justice will be respected by those whose choice affects our future.” John F. Kennedy
National strength, Equal rights, Social justice, Respect, Global influence, Integrity
John F. Kennedy National strength, Equal rights, Social justice, Respect, Global influence, Integrity“For one true measure of a nation is its success in fulfilling the promise of a better life for each of its members. Let this be the measure of our nation.” John F. Kennedy
Nation, Success, Promise, Equality, Prosperity, Progress
John F. Kennedy Nation, Success, Promise, Equality, Prosperity, Progress“Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed.” John F. Kennedy
Courage, Strength, Faith, Bravery, Hope, Confidence
John F. Kennedy Courage, Strength, Faith, Bravery, Hope, Confidence“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” John F. Kennedy
Leadership development, Learning process, Mutual growth, Knowledge, Leadership, Education
John F. Kennedy Leadership development, Learning process, Mutual growth, Knowledge, Leadership, Education“The science of weapons and war has made us all one world and one human race with one common destiny.” John F. Kennedy
Weapons, War, Global unity, Human race, Common destiny, Science
John F. Kennedy Weapons, War, Global unity, Human race, Common destiny, Science“This is not the land of my birth, but it is the land for which I hold the greatest affection, and I certainly will come back in the springtime.” John F. Kennedy
Affection, Homeland, Return, Connection, Identity, Nostalgia
John F. Kennedy Affection, Homeland, Return, Connection, Identity, Nostalgia“The guiding principle of this Nation has been, is now, and ever shall be IN GOD WE TRUST.” John F. Kennedy
National motto, Faith, American values, Patriotism, Unity, Divine guidance
John F. Kennedy National motto, Faith, American values, Patriotism, Unity, Divine guidance“Whatever the political affiliation of our next President, whatever his views may be on all the issues and problems that rush in upon us, he must above all be the chief executive in every sense of the word.” John F. Kennedy
Leadership, Executive, Politics, Governance, Responsibility, Authority
John F. Kennedy Leadership, Executive, Politics, Governance, Responsibility, Authority“Time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life.” John F. Kennedy
Adapting To Change, Life Laws, Progress Flow, Change, Life, Time
John F. Kennedy Adapting To Change, Life Laws, Progress Flow, Change, Life, Time“I think the success of any school can be measured by the contribution the alumni make to our national life.” John F. Kennedy
Education, Success, Alumni, Contribution, Society, National life
John F. Kennedy Education, Success, Alumni, Contribution, Society, National life“Hold fast to the best of the past and move fast to the best of the future.” John F. Kennedy
Past and future, Tradition and progress, Change, Personal growth, National values, Leadership vision
John F. Kennedy Past and future, Tradition and progress, Change, Personal growth, National values, Leadership vision“We do these things not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” John F. Kennedy
Challenging Goals, Hard Work, Perseverance Spirit, Challenges, Hard Work, Perseverance
John F. Kennedy Challenging Goals, Hard Work, Perseverance Spirit, Challenges, Hard Work, Perseverance“For, in a democracy, every citizen, regardless of his interest in politics, ‘holds office’; every one of us is in a position of responsibility; and, in the final analysis, the kind of government we get depends upon how we fulfill those responsibilities. We, the people, are the boss, and we will get the kind of political leadership, be it good or bad, that we demand and deserve.” John F. Kennedy
Democratic Responsibility, Political Leadership, Fulfilled Obligations, Democracy, Government, Responsibility
John F. Kennedy Democratic Responsibility, Political Leadership, Fulfilled Obligations, Democracy, Government, Responsibility“There can be no progress if people have no faith in tomorrow.” John F. Kennedy
Progress, Faith, Hope, Future, Belief, Optimism
John F. Kennedy Progress, Faith, Hope, Future, Belief, Optimism“That is the question of the New Frontier. That is the choice our nation must make—a choice that lies not merely between two men or two parties, but between the public interest and private comfort—between national greatness and national decline—between the fresh air of progress and the stale, dank atmosphere of "normalcy"—between determined dedication and creeping mediocrity. All mankind waits upon our decision. A whole world looks to see what we will do. We cannot fail their trust, we cannot fail to try.” John F. Kennedy
National Purpose, Public Duty, Political Choice, Progress, Dedication, Leadership
John F. Kennedy National Purpose, Public Duty, Political Choice, Progress, Dedication, Leadership“When things don’t go well they like to blame presidents; and that’s something that presidents are paid for.” John F. Kennedy
Presidential responsibility, Public perception, Political accountability, National leadership, Political challenges, Public expectations
John F. Kennedy Presidential responsibility, Public perception, Political accountability, National leadership, Political challenges, Public expectations“I would rather be accused of breaking precedents than breaking promises.” John F. Kennedy
Promises kept, Breaking precedents, Leadership integrity, Responsibility, Ethics, Commitment
John F. Kennedy Promises kept, Breaking precedents, Leadership integrity, Responsibility, Ethics, Commitment