12/17/1962
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"I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, October 12, 1963, as Columbus Day, commemorating the four hundred and seventy-first anniversary of the sigh..."
"I am confident that this year, as in the past, we will break new ground in the effort to provide for a more peaceful world."
"It is a great pleasure to participate once again in this inauguration of the new delegation."
"So we are glad to welcome them all here and to express appreciation to Members of Congress who are serving and to the other American citizens who are participating in this national effort."