On Sept. 12, 1960, presidential candidate John F. Kennedy gave one of the most important speeches on church and state in American history. Refuting charges that his Catholic religious affiliation would interfere with his presidential duties, Kennedy outlined the proper constitutional relationship between religion and government.
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Voices of Reason - Rob Boston: Reflections on John F. Kennedy’s Famous Address on Churches & Politics
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