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John Kennedy

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Massachusetts and is often remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Kennedy also established the Peace Corps, promoting international service and cooperation, and he advocated for civil rights, laying the groundwork for future legislation in this area.

Mar 5, 1963

I feel that this is really the Golden Age of the State Department.

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Mar 5, 1963

I don't think, if I may say so--in my opinion that is not what is the administration's position.

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Mar 5, 1963

I believe that the men that have been appointed to judgeships in the South, sharing perhaps as they do the general outlook of the South, have done a remarkable job in fulfilling their oath of office.

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Mar 5, 1963

I think that in the summer of 1961-and of course this all may come again--we were calling up reserves in preparation for what might be a collision of major proportions between the Soviet Union and the United States in Berlin.

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Mar 5, 1963

I would say our present difficulties in Europe, while annoying in a sense, or burdensome, are not nearly as dangerous as they were then.

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Mar 4, 1963

The American Indians hold a romantic grip on our imaginations, but I hope that they also hold a practical grip upon our efforts.

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Mar 4, 1963

This is, obviously, the most important road to progress--secondary, primary, and higher education.

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Mar 4, 1963

I am transmitting herewith, for the consideration of the Congress, draft legislation carrying out these principles, providing equality of opportunity among carriers, removing artificial barriers to the realization of the inherent…

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Mar 4, 1963

I, therefore, renew my request that, in the interest of equality, one of these solutions be adopted.

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Mar 4, 1963

If action is not taken to establish a transportation policy consistent with the new demands upon the economy, we face serious problems of dislocation and deterioration in both the transportation industry and the economic life of the nation…

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