In America there must be only citizens, not divided by grade, first and second, but citizens, east, west, north, and south.
Interpretation
Citizenship in America should unite people regardless of social divisions or geographic locations.
John F. Kennedy's quote emphasizes the importance of unity among American citizens, regardless of their social class or geographic differences. It suggests that true citizenship transcends divisions and that all citizens should work together harmoniously for the common good of the nation.
In practice
This quote could be used in a speech promoting equality and unity in a diverse community event.
The great battleground for the defense and expansion of freedom today is the whole southern half of the globe... the lands of the rising peoples. Their revolution is the greatest in human history. They seek an end to injustice, tyranny and exploitation. More than an end, they seek a beginning.
I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed ... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without my express permission are the members of the Marine Corps Band. Those are the only forces I have. I want it announced that we propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come.
I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.
I just received the following wire from my generous Daddy; Dear Jack, Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide.
Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.
Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.
Man adapts himself to everything, to the best and the worst.
So sad, so fresh the days that are no more.
The orgasm has replaced the Cross as the focus of longing and the image of fulfillment.
The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves.
We would be deceiving both ourselves and the people if we concealed from the masses the necessity of a desperate, bloody war of extermination, as the immediate task of the coming revolutionary action.
I stay away from heavy-handed stuff, the good guy and the bad guy. It just doesn't interest me; all it does is create more fences between people, I think.
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