05/04/1961
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"We thank you especially for undertaking the burdensome tasks that sometimes go with peacetime military service."
"We take the greatest pride in this record."
"It is my hope that this country and my own will work in partnership and harmony in the years ahead."
"I first of all want to express my strong appreciation to our allies in NATO who participated in the honor guard this morning."