John Kennedy actually said...

"It is a particular source of satisfaction to me as President of the United States that we should be associated with President de Gaulle."

"In my office, in recent weeks, I've received many envoys of new countries. Many of them spoke French, the language of free men."

"Toasts of the President and President de Gaulle at the Formal Dinner in the Elysee Palace"

"I call upon the people to observe that day with suitable ceremonies, including the display of the flag at their homes and other appropriate places."