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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “Both here at home and abroad, I want to re-emphasize most strongly the tradition of the United States as a humanitarian…”

On the recordJanuary 26, 1961
Both here at home and abroad, I want to re-emphasize most strongly the tradition of the United States as a humanitarian sanctuary, and the many times it has extended its hand and material help to those who are 'exiles for conscience's sake.'
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Letter to Secretary Ribicoff Requesting Him To Undertake Direction of Cuban Refugee Activities.

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