John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) 35th president of the United States of America
Radio and television report to the American people on civil rights (11 June 1963)]
1963, Civil Rights Address
“The sense of mercy is found in all men; the sense of shame is found in all men; the sense of respect is found in all men; the sense of right and wrong is found in all men.”
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