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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “Whereas the ideals and patriotism of those who answered the call to service stand as an inspiration to every new…”

On the recordApril 23, 1961
Whereas the ideals and patriotism of those who answered the call to service stand as an inspiration to every new generation of Americans;
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Proclamation 3409—Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 1961

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