John Kennedy actually said...

"I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 6, 1962, as National Youth Fitness Week."

"I request officials of the Government, and I urge parents, young people, our schools, and interested national and local organizations, to use all appropriate means now and during that week to promote ..."

"The stand-by capital improvements bill, and this proposal for an immediate public facilities program, are in my judgment of equal importance to the economic welfare of our Nation."

"Accordingly, I urge that we initiate as soon as possible a $600 million capital improvements program in the redevelopment areas and in the communities which have been designated for 12 months or more ..."