John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “The war is now 20 years past, but I think that they can all take the strongest pride in having served their country…”

“The war is now 20 years past, but I think that they can all take the strongest pride in having served their country during difficult and dangerous days in a service which required the utmost in skill and courage, and I know that all of you, Admiral, who are meeting now have happy recollections of those who served in the squadron who did not return.”