“The tax on capital gains directly affects investment decisions, the mobility and flow of risk capital... the ease or difficulty experienced by new ventures in obtaining capital, and thereby the strength and potential for growth in the economy.”

John F. Kennedy was an American politician and 35th president of the United States. He is best remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis and for championing civil rights and space exploration, including the Apollo program. His speeches often emphasized hope and national purpose.