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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: And in him I believe we see an exceptionable figure--not only in Africa but really on the world scene.

On the recordMarch 19, 1962
And in him I believe we see an exceptionable figure--not only in Africa but really on the world scene.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks of Welcome to President Olympio of Togo at the Washington National Airport

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