02/19/1961
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"I also invite the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the memory of Christopher Columbus and his daring achievement."
"I will look forward to seeing you sometime soon."
"I direct the appropriate officers of the Federal Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day; and I request the appropriate officers of the State and lo..."
"Well, it does us a lot of good, so I certainly extend all the congratulations to you and your family."