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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.

Jan 24, 1963

Your invitation to enter into a joint effort to review and revise the public land laws is therefore most welcome.

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Jan 24, 1963

On January 25, 1963, I received the Board's written report in this matter.

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Jan 24, 1963

It has, in your phrase, been 'in accordance with the time honored conservation principle of effecting the maximum good for the maximum number.'

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Jan 24, 1963

The immediate prospect of population pressures which will tax land resources demands policies aimed at current and future objectives, including the preservation of natural conditions for public enjoyment.

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Jan 24, 1963

I direct you, pursuant to the Provisions of Section 208 of the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947, to petition in the name of the United States any District Court of the United States having jurisdiction of the parties to enjoin such…

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Jan 24, 1963

In any event, as indicated above, we can see some benefit in consolidating and perhaps clarifying the various laws.

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Jan 24, 1963

On January 23, 1963, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 206 of the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947 (29 U.S.C. 176), I issued Executive Order No. 11078 creating a Board of Inquiry to inquire into issues involved in…

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Jan 23, 1963

This sort of struggle to see who can stand the pressure the longest may be of interest to one side or the other, but it's hard on those involved.

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Jan 23, 1963

It doesn't come under the Taft-Hartley because it's not a national emergency, but it is a hardship on the men involved.

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