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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
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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. I do not shrink from this responsibility - I welcome it"

- John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy This quote is written / told by John F. Kennedy between May 29, 1917 and November 22, 1963. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 93 other quotes.

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