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On the recordOctober 11, 1960
May the spirit of Christopher Columbus abide with us today, as we honor the contributions of all our citizens who have ever called Italy their homeland.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Columbus Day Statement by Senator John F. Kennedy

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