President John F. Kennedy led an ambitious initiative to develop “a foundation of individual hardiness and vitality” in American citizens.
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…any weapon, no matter how brilliantly conceived, must depend for its effectiveness on the fighting trim of the soldier who uses it. And what is true for the weapons of war is also true for the instruments of peace…the effectiveness and creativity of the individual must rest, in large measure, on his physical fitness and vitality.
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Decades later, Prescott Junior High School in California still carries on his legacy. In his article PE teacher Jason Avelar tells about using Strong Endurance in Schools to Strengthen the Next Generation.
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…fitness is not something that can be imposed by a government or by laws… It depends upon the will and the energy of…local and private groups that make up the fabric of our society. And it depends, preeminently, on the individual.
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