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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 23, 1963

There is no influx of military equipment, other than the ship.

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Jan 23, 1963

My recommendation for early revision of our tax structure is not motivated by any threat of imminent recession--nor should it be rejected by any fear of inflation or of weakening the dollar as a world currency.

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Jan 23, 1963

Investment will be expanded, as the rate of return on capital formation is increased, and as growing consumer markets create a need for new capacity.

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Jan 23, 1963

I'm hopeful that the two sides will make a judgment that free collective bargaining must be responsible if it's going to be really free.

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Jan 23, 1963

Enactment of this program will help strengthen every segment of the American economy and bring us closer to every basic objective of American economic policy.

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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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Jan 23, 1963

Middle and higher-income families are both consumers and investors--and the present rates ranging up to 91% not only check consumption but discourage investment, and encourage the diversion of funds and effort into activities aimed more at…

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Jan 23, 1963

The sooner the program is enacted, the sooner it will make its impact upon the economy, providing additional benefits and further insurance against recession.

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Jan 23, 1963

The revision of our Federal tax system on an equitable basis is crucial to the achievement of these goals.

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Jan 23, 1963

The most urgent task facing our Nation at home today is to end the tragic waste of unemployment and unused resources--to step up the growth and vigor of our national economy--to increase job and investment opportunities--to improve our…

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