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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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Feb 15, 1962

The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency is hereby authorized to redelegate within the Agency the functions hereinabove assigned to him.

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Feb 15, 1962

Develop plans and issue guidance designed to utilize to the maximum extent the existing civilian health resources of the Federal Government.

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Feb 15, 1962

Thomas Jefferson once said that if you expect a people to be ignorant and free you expect what never was and never will be.

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Feb 15, 1962

The Postmaster General is hereby authorized to redelegate within the Post Office Department the functions hereinabove assigned to him.

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Feb 15, 1962

Develop plans and procedures for financial assistance to individuals injured or in want as a result of enemy attack and for welfare institutions in need of such assistance in an emergency.

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Feb 15, 1962

I want to say how proud we have been that you chose to come to this country to examine our educational system.

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Feb 15, 1962

My own feeling is, we have to do better-not only in quantity but also in quality.

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Feb 15, 1962

Plan and direct national programs for the maintenance of purity and safety in the manufacture and distribution of food, drugs, and biologicals in an emergency.

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Feb 15, 1962

The Secretary is hereby authorized to redelegate within the Department of Agriculture the functions hereinabove assigned to him.

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Feb 15, 1962

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, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Feb 15, 1962

These plans and programs will 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.

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Feb 15, 1962

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

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Feb 15, 1962

The Secretary shall provide technical guidance to State and local governments to the end that all planning concerned with functions assigned herein will be effectively coordinated.

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Feb 15, 1962

Nothing in this order shall be construed as conferring authority under Title III of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, or otherwise, to put into effect any emergency plan procedure, policy, program, or course of action…

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Feb 15, 1962

The Director of the Office of Emergency Planning shall advise and assist the President in determining policy for, and assist him in coordinating the performance of functions under this order with the total national preparedness program.

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Feb 15, 1962

The Postmaster General shall assist in the development of a national emergency registration system.

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Feb 13, 1962

The President's Committee shall facilitate the development of maximum employment opportunities for the physically and mentally handicapped.

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Feb 13, 1962

Executive Order No. 10640 of October 10,1955, is hereby superseded.

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Feb 13, 1962

I agree with the statement which you have made in your letter that there exists a better basis than has previously existed for successful work by the conference.

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Feb 13, 1962

I stated to the AFL-CIO national convention that the efforts which the AFL-CIO have made around the world to strengthen the free democratic trade union movement, I believe, represented one of the great contributions in the struggle against…

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Feb 13, 1962

I welcome you here individually and also because you represent an outstanding American organization, and also because of your distinguished president, whom I regard as one of the outstanding leaders of the American labor movement today.

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Feb 13, 1962

The Chairman of the President's Committee shall on behalf of the President direct the Committee and its functions.

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Feb 13, 1962

I am a great believer in the contribution which the union movement can make, not only in this country in maintaining a progressive economy, but also the contribution which the union movement can make around the world.

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