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.
It is useful that while mankind are imperfect there should be different opinions, so is it that there should be different experiments of living; that free scope should be given to varieties of character, short of injury to others.
To see a world in a grain of sand_x000D_ And a heaven in a wild flower,_x000D_ Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,_x000D_ And eternity in an hour.
I will be as harsh as truth and as uncompromising as justice.
If you try to use your head to think about things, people don't want to have anything to do with you
The slurbs, urban sprawl, and the infinite number, of housing developments of the postwar boom have contributed to the architecture of entropy.
Of all writings I love only that which is written with blood. Write with blood: and you will discover that blood is spirit.
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