“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.”
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Kennedy, J. F. (n.d.). I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22077-i-am-certain-that-after-the-dust-of/
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Kennedy, John F. “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22077-i-am-certain-that-after-the-dust-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Kennedy, John F. “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/22077-i-am-certain-that-after-the-dust-of/.