John Kennedy actually said...

I urge all our people to join with representatives of governmental agencies in activities and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works engineers and administrators and to recognize the substantial contributions they have made to our national health and welfare.

Context

Proclamation 3484—National Public Works Week

07/17/1962

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