05/01/1962
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"The power given to the President of the United States, under the Constitution, particularly that of war and peace, is as great a power and in many senses more than man could possibly desire."
"Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 30, 1962, by invoking the blessing..."
"I hope that when you get back you will find an early opportunity to come to Washington to report to me personally on developments and prospects in the Pacific area as they reveal themselves at the Sou..."
"I would ask you to take a special look on my behalf at the ways in which our Administration can speed the economic, educational and social development of the area which we consider to be in the long r..."