John Kennedy actually said...

We are on the threshold of a good many new frontiers.

Whereas the ideals and patriotism of those who answered the call to service stand as an inspiration to every new generation of Americans;

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes, and as President of the United States, I hereby or...

Whereas Memorial Day each year provides a fitting occasion upon which our people may not only commemorate the Nation's heroic dead but also ...