John Kennedy
The Public Record
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.
This is not an occasion for feeling pleased with ourselves, but, rather, it is an occasion for asking for help to continue our work and to do more.
I have the highest confidence in him, and I'm sure that--but I do think that Senator Jackson's suggestions deserve very careful study.
I look forward to a constructive working relationship in the years ahead.
These breakfasts are dedicated to prayer and all of us believe in and need prayer.
I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 17, 1963, as National Poison Prevention Week.
We, as a nation, have neglected too long the mentally ill and the mentally retarded.
New medical, scientific, and social tools and insights are now available.
If we launch a broad, new mental health program now, it will be possible within a decade or two to reduce the number of patients now under custodial care by 50 percent or more.





