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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “I transmit herewith for consideration by the Congress a proposed District of Columbia Charter Act.”

On the recordApril 3, 1963
I transmit herewith for consideration by the Congress a proposed District of Columbia Charter Act.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting the District of Columbia Charter Bill.

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