John Kennedy actually said...

Advise and assist the President in the coordination of and in the determination of policy for the emergency plans and preparedness assignments of the Federal departments and agencies

Context

Executive Order 11051—Prescribing Responsibilities of the Office of Emergency Planning in the Executive Office of the President

09/26/1962

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