14 quotes about leadership from JFK

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was assassinated 54 years ago this Wednesday.During his short presidency, heserved at the height of the Cold War, oversaw the Cuban Missile Crisis, and supported the Civil Rights movement.We put together a selection of his quotes about leadership.John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, knew a thing or two about leadership.During his short presidency, heserved at the height of the Cold War, oversaw the Cuban Missile Crisis, and supported the Civil Rights movement.He was assassinated 54 years ago this Wednesday, but his observations and comments about integrity, leadership, and human rights endure.We put together 14 quotes from the president about leadership below.SEE ALSO:Famous last words of 19 famous people"The rights of every man are diminished when the rights of one man are threatened."He continued:"One hundred years of delay have passed since President Lincoln freed the slaves, yet their heirs, their grandsons, are not fully free. They are not yet freed from the bonds of injustice. They are not yet freed from social and economic oppression. Andthis Nation, for all its hopes and all its boasts, will not be fully free until all its citizens are free."JFK said that line while delivering the Civil Rights Address over radio and television on June 11, 1963, in which he proposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964."The times are too grave, the challenge too urgent, and the stakes too high ' to permit the customary passions of political debate. We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future."JFK said that line in his presidential nomination acceptance speech on July 15, 1960."For courage ' not complacency ' is our need today. Leadership ' not salesmanship. And the only valid test of leadership is the ability to lead, and lead vigorously."JFK said that line in his presidential nomination acceptance speech on July 15, 1960.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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