10/21/1960
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"The United States maintains a constant surveillance."
"I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday, May 17, 1963, as National Defense Transportation Day, and the week beginning May 12, 1963, as National Transp..."
"All Mississippians--and indeed all Americans--should join in protecting the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and comply with the laws of the United States."
"I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on Wednesday, May 22, in tribute to the American Merchant Marine."