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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “I want you to know how appreciative we were to the people of this city, who were kind enough to line the streets and…”

On the recordJune 28, 1962
I want you to know how appreciative we were to the people of this city, who were kind enough to line the streets and greet us, and through us, the people of my country.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Civic Ceremony at the Municipal Palace, Mexico City.

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