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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 20, 1963

more vigorous expansion of our economy is imperative to gain the heights of maximum employment, production, and purchasing power

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Jan 20, 1963

It is essential that these decisions be made only after the most thorough evaluation of all the probable benefits and costs to the Government and to the national economy.

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Jan 20, 1963

It is desirable that we hold to or better the schedule laid down in 1961, and reach firm decisions as soon as practicable in 1963 on future actions concerning the development of a supersonic aircraft.

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Jan 20, 1963

I ask that each of you give this matter his personal attention and that your recommendations reflect your considered judgment on this important matter.

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Jan 20, 1963

economic condition of the United States in 1962 was one of continued advances in employment, production, and purchasing power

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Jan 20, 1963

I stated that studies on the economic and technical feasibility of a commercial supersonic transport should be expedited and the results evaluated as soon as practicable.

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Jan 20, 1963

The state of the economy poses a perplexing challenge to the American people

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Jan 18, 1963

Documents are the primary sources of history; they are the means by which later generations draw close to historical events and enter into the thoughts, fears and hopes of the past.

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Jan 18, 1963

This work, now progressing with such momentum, must not be allowed to falter.

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