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On the recordOctober 2, 1960
The world must know that America's Chief Executive, as well as its Congress, fully support and endorse the Supreme Court's decisions to translate civil rights from a slogan into a reality that can be enjoyed by all.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Telegram from John F. Kennedy to National Maritime Union 12th Convention, New York, NY

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