Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, New Castle, PA
10/14/1960
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As representatives of the Indian tribes, I am carrying on a tradition begun by George Washington.
I urge that the Congress give prompt consideration to these proposals.
We have done something about this through the ARA, through other programs, through public works programs, but not enough.
One of the things which concerned us most was the fact that there were nearly 5,000 Indian boys and girls who had no school to go to.