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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “So I must say we're delighted to have them, and I hope that their desire to serve will not only inspire others to join…”

On the recordAugust 29, 1962
So I must say we're delighted to have them, and I hope that their desire to serve will not only inspire others to join the Peace Corps but also will indicate to many of our Americans who are getting older, as we all are, that life really is unlimited.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks to a Group of Peace Corps Volunteers.

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