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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “It is my conviction that advances in research, services, and programming in the area of mental retardation make it…”

On the recordJuly 23, 1963
It is my conviction that advances in research, services, and programming in the area of mental retardation make it imperative that a concerted effort be undertaken now to prevent and alleviate this serious condition affecting nearly 6 million of our citizens.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Telegram to State Governors Announcing a Conference on Mental Retardation.

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