11/29/1962
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"I want to express my great pleasure at having an opportunity, as President, to participate in this ceremony which presents this very famous and celebrated award, which is held by some of our most dist..."
"I WOULD LIKE to express my satisfaction at participating in this ceremony."
"Our new policy will in effect provide for the eventual demonetization of silver except for its use in subsidiary coinage."
"I certainly strongly endorse this initial effort."