If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.

John F. Kennedy

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Topic

Rich vs. poor Economic inequality

Speaker

John F. Kennedy

Medium

Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1961 1960s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Kennedy, John F. "Inaugural Address." 20 Jan. 1961, US Capitol Building, East Portico, Washington, DC, USA.

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