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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “It is imperative that our young people be aware of their obligation to themselves, their families, and to their country…”

On the recordApril 28, 1961
It is imperative that our young people be aware of their obligation to themselves, their families, and to their country to maintain their vigor and fitness
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 3410—National Youth Fitness Week, 1961

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