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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “The things for which Mrs. Roosevelt stood are clearly identifiable and they represent the best of our national effort…”

On the recordOctober 10, 1963
The things for which Mrs. Roosevelt stood are clearly identifiable and they represent the best of our national effort and purpose.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Ceremony Marking the Issuance of the Eleanor Roosevelt Commemorative Stamp

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