John Kennedy actually said...

"I urge that all observe this day with reverence and with humility."

"Let us renew that spirit by sharing the abundance of this day with those less fortunate, in our own land and abroad."

"It is fitting that we give our thanks for the safety of our land, for the fertility of our harvests, for the strength of our liberties, for the health of our people."

"The Soviet missile bases in Cuba are being dismantled, their missiles and related equipment are being crated, and the fixed installations at these sites are being destroyed."