John Kennedy actually said...

FIFTEEN years ago today, President Truman, in a historic declaration, announced the purpose of the United States to help the Turkish people defend their freedom and independence.

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Message to the People of Turkey on the 15th Anniversary of the Truman Doctrine.

03/11/1962

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