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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: our handicapped workers have contributed immeasurably to the strength of our Nation through their productive capacity

On the recordAugust 23, 1962
our handicapped workers have contributed immeasurably to the strength of our Nation through their productive capacity
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 3488—National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, 1962

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