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Kennedy did not have to run the risk of having his ideas and his words shortened and adulterated by a correspondent.
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"Kennedy did not have to run the risk of having his ideas and his words shortened and adulterated by a correspondent. This was the television era, not only in campaigning, but in holding the presidency"

- Hugh Sidey

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Hugh Sidey between September 3, 1927 and November 21, 2005. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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