John Kennedy actually said...

I think this ceremony which takes place yearly is one of our most important opportunities to indicate the wide range of national services which are rendered by very dedicated men and women to all the people of this country and, indirectly, to people all over the world.

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Citations and Remarks Upon Presenting the President's Awards for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service.

06/11/1963

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