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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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Mar 19, 1962

I urge that favorable and prompt consideration be given to this legislation.

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Mar 19, 1962

The nuclear power plants scheduled to come into operation this year, together with those already in operation, should provide a wealth of engineering experience permitting realistic forecasts of the future of economically competitive…

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Mar 19, 1962

Specifically we must extend our national energy resources base in order to promote our nation's economic growth.

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Mar 19, 1962

So, Mr. President, for your efforts to win independence for your country, but even more, for your efforts to build a better life for your people, and to play a progressive and liberal and responsible position in the development of Africa…

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Mar 19, 1962

And in welcoming you, we extend the hand of friendship to your people.

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Mar 19, 1962

At this time it is particularly important that our domestic needs and prospects for atomic power be thoroughly understood by both the Government and the growing atomic industry of this country which is participating significantly in the…

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Mar 18, 1962

Every bill passed by the legislative body shall, before it becomes law, be presented to the Chief Executive.

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Mar 18, 1962

There is established, under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense, a civil administration of the Ryukyu Islands, the head of which shall be known as the High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands.

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Mar 18, 1962

I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, proclaim that, effective after the close of business April 18, 1962, and until the President otherwise proclaims--

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Mar 18, 1962

The executive power of the Government of the Ryukyu Islands shall be vested in a Chief Executive, who shall be a Ryukyuan.

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Mar 18, 1962

The High Commissioner may, if such action is deemed necessary for the fulfillment of his mission under this order, promulgate laws, ordinances or regulations.

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Mar 18, 1962

I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by section 350 (a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and by section 7(c) of the Trade Agreements Extension Act of 1951, as amended…

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Mar 17, 1962

Given our common interest in manned space flights and in insuring man's ability to survive in space and return safely, I propose that we pool our efforts and exchange our knowledge in the field of space medicine, where future research can…

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Mar 17, 1962

I will welcome your concrete suggestions along these or other lines.

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Mar 17, 1962

Perhaps we could render no greater service to mankind through our space programs than by the joint establishment of an early operational weather satellite system.

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Mar 17, 1962

The tasks are so challenging, the costs so great, and the risks to the brave men who engage in space exploration so grave, that we must in all good conscience try every possibility of sharing these tasks and costs and of minimizing these…

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Mar 17, 1962

It would be of great interest to those responsible for the conduct of our respective space programs if they could obtain operational tracking services from each other's territories.

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Mar 17, 1962

I would welcome the Soviet Union's joining in this cooperative effort which will be a step toward meeting the objective, contained in United Nations General Assembly Resolution (XVI), that communications by means of satellites should be…

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Mar 17, 1962

I believe it is both appropriate and desirable that we take full cognizance of the scientific and other contributions which other states the world over might be able to make in such programs.

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Mar 17, 1962

I propose therefore that we cooperate in mapping the earth's magnetic field in space by utilizing two satellites, one in a near-earth orbit and the second in a more distant orbit.

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Mar 16, 1962

No one--in the darkest cell, the remotest prison, under the most unyielding tyranny--is ever entirely lost in bondage while there are yet free men in the world.

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