09/11/1963
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"I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 15, 1962, as Captive Nations Week."
"It proves that the new breed is as good as the old breed, and I can think of no higher compliment."
"We propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come; and we are determined to maintain the spirit which you have shown tonight."
"I urge the people of the United States to commemorate the significance of the Medal of Honor during this centennial period;"