02/06/1963
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"Poverty in the midst of plenty is a paradox that must not go unchallenged in this country."
"Ours is the wealthiest of nations, yet one-sixth of our people live below minimal levels of health, housing, food and education."
"Any person so appointed shall, upon completion of the prescribed probationary period, acquire a competitive status."
"Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby invite the people of the United States to observe the period of April 15, 1963, through April 20, 1963, as Nati..."