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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.

Feb 25, 1963

These plans and programs shall be designed to develop a state of readiness in these areas with respect to all conditions of national emergency, including attack upon the United States and, consistent with applicable provisions of the…

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Feb 25, 1963

The Atomic Energy Commission [...] shall prepare national emergency plans and develop preparedness programs for the continuing conduct of atomic energy activities of the Federal Government.

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Feb 25, 1963

These plans and programs shall be designed to develop a state of readiness in these areas with respect to all conditions of national emergency, including attack upon the United States, and will take into account the possibility of…

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Feb 25, 1963

Emergency plans and programs, and emergency organization structure required thereby, shall be developed as an integral part of the continuing activities of the Commission on the basis that it will have the responsibility for carrying out…

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Feb 25, 1963

The Federal Communications Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) shall, subject to the policy guidance of the Director of the Office of Emergency Planning, prepare national emergency plans and develop preparedness programs…

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Feb 25, 1963

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, including authority vested in me by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1958 (72 Stat. 1799), and by section 606 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C…

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Feb 25, 1963

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, including authority vested in me by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1958 (72 Stat. 1799), it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Feb 25, 1963

To the extent of any inconsistency between the provisions of any prior order and the provisions of this order, the latter shall control.

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Feb 25, 1963

I urge all persons, organizations and Governmental agencies interested in recreational boating and safety afloat to publicize and observe National Safe Boating Week.

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Feb 25, 1963

Modifications and temporary organizational changes, based on emergency conditions, will be in accordance with policy determinations by the President.

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