11/27/1961
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"I have approved a plan for the reorganization of the Department of the Army."
"I also call upon public officials to cause the flag of the United States to be displayed on all government buildings on that day."
"Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that the people of the United States observe Tuesday, May 1, 1962, with appropriate programs and ceremo..."
"If we felt that--I would think it would be unwise to speculate about the future."