John Kennedy actually said...

I direct the Secretary of the Army, acting under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, to insure that appropriate commemorative ceremon...

I urge the people of the United States to commemorate the significance of the Medal of Honor during this centennial period;

And I hope that the people of this country and all those who look to this country for their independence know how indebted they must be to t...

I also direct the Secretary of the Army, acting under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, to lend the greatest possible assistance to...