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John Fitzgerald 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.

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May 24, 1962

Executive Order 10988 on Employee-Management Cooperation in the federal Service is an essential part of our effort to bring new vigor and creativity to the public service.

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May 24, 1962

We want this administration, this Government, to be identified with this cause.

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May 23, 1962

I appreciate very much the opportunity to join you in dedicating this building today to Speaker Sam Rayburn.

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May 23, 1962

President Kennedy commended President Houphouet-Boigny on his unique record of devoted service to the interests of the people of the Ivory Coast and of other nations of West and Equatorial Africa.

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May 23, 1962

President Kennedy laid special emphasis on President Houphouet-Boigny's extraordinary efforts in promoting African unity and cooperation within the Council of the Entente, the Union of African and Malagasy States, and at the recent…

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May 23, 1962

Well, we want to congratulate you and I look forward to seeing you in Washington some time soon.

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May 23, 1962

He assured President Houphouet-Boigny of the desire of the United States to continue to be responsive to the development assistance needs of the Ivory Coast.

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May 23, 1962

Oh, well I wanted to tell you we're relieved, and very proud of your trip.

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May 23, 1962

And our task is to carry on the work to which he was so deeply dedicated.

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May 23, 1962

We say in this country that ours is a Government of laws not of men.

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May 23, 1962

President Kennedy noted with satisfaction the energetic efforts toward economic and social development being carried forward by the Republic of Ivory Coast and of the favorable climate established by the Ivory Coast Government to welcome…

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May 23, 1962

This was his great skill and his lasting contribution, and I think sets the most powerful example before us all.

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May 22, 1962

Well, that's what I think we ought to be--one of the matters we ought to be talking about.

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May 22, 1962

I understand that the ship is now being moved to the dock to load and is going to Brazil, that this matter has been settled.

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May 22, 1962

Well, I notice in the press this afternoon that some effort now seems to be, at least is reported to be, made by the Chinese Communists to stop the flow of refugees.

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May 22, 1962

A statutory limitation is, therefore, unnecessary if the purpose of the Congress is to prevent windfalls to research institutions.

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May 22, 1962

So you are very welcome to the White House, and I want you to know we are very grateful to all of you for coming down to see us.

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May 22, 1962

The record is clear that this limitation has imposed serious financial difficulties particularly for many of our medical schools.

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May 22, 1962

As I understand it, the British have accepted those who are political refugees; those who are not they have been forced to turn back because Hong Kong is so crowded.

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May 22, 1962

In addition to supporting research, grants to universities are vitally important because of the close relationship which research bears to graduate education and to the development of an adequate supply of trained scientists and engineers.

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May 22, 1962

Progress in applied science and technology upon which the country relies for military strength, medical advances and the development of our civilian economy is heavily dependent upon the continuous flow of new scientific knowledge.

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May 22, 1962

Well, I think we should wait until the FBI has completed its investigation of the matter.

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May 22, 1962

They represent expense items which must be provided in the budgets of these institutions.

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