... 3. But beyond thus affirming our values our policy and actions must be such as to foster a fundamental change in the nature of the Soviet system, a change toward which the frustration of the design is the first and perhaps the most important step. Clearly it will not only be less costly but more effective if this change occurs to a maximum extent as a result ... would distribute Western influence throughout the world. Freedom and equality . American values As we grew, however our comfort was penetrated by events too troubling to dismiss . The Southern struggle against racial bigotry the ...

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... the steel industry. Though he succeeded in his immediate goal, he alienated an important source of support. When he later called for a large tax cut to provide capital and stimulate the economy, conservative opposition in Congress destroyed any hopes of passing the deficit measure. The overall legislative record of the Kennedy administration was meager. The president made some gestures toward civil rights ... his death. President Kennedy was initially reluctant to press white Southerners for support on civil rights because he needed their votes on other issues. But events forced his han...

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