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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 13, 1962

I know that you are here in Washington taking part in one of the most important assignments which faces your union, to make a determination of what you should do in regard to collective bargaining.

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Feb 13, 1962

I want to emphasize today that we are changing the name of this Committee from 'Physically Handicapped' to 'Handicapped.'

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Feb 13, 1962

Indeed, I am quite ready to participate personally at the Heads of Government level at any stage of the conference when it appears that such participation could positively affect the chances of success.

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Feb 12, 1962

His Majesty King Saud and President Kennedy held official conversations at the White House, during which Saudi Arabian-American relations and international affairs were discussed in a spirit of frankness and cordiality.

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Feb 12, 1962

Relations between your country and this country have been close and cordial, and it is my hope that as a result of your visit here to Washington on this occasion, that those relations will become even closer during the days and years to…

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Feb 12, 1962

King Saud and the President are confident that this additional opportunity to become better acquainted personally can only result in greater mutual understanding between Saudi Arabia and the United States.

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Feb 12, 1962

I can assure you that your visit here and the opportunity that I had to see you in Palm Beach I believe has strengthened relations between us, and also between our countries, and I consider that to be in the security of both, in these very…

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Feb 12, 1962

I know I speak for us all in welcoming you to this country, Your Majesty.

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Feb 12, 1962

We are most anxious that the ties of friendship which have bound together two countries which are divided by so much water and land, Saudi Arabia and the United States, will remain strong.

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Feb 12, 1962

Your Majesty, I want to express on behalf of the people of the United States, on behalf of the Government, and on my own behalf, our great pleasure and satisfaction in welcoming you again to the United States.

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Feb 11, 1962

This is a matter of great national importance--and of international importance.

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Feb 11, 1962

We look forward very eagerly to your results and I promise you that we are strongly behind you in all your work.

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Feb 11, 1962

We think that this Commission could usefully examine laws across the country which may adversely affect the rights of women.

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Feb 11, 1962

I want to express my thanks to all of you for an important assignment.

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Feb 11, 1962

We want to make sure that they are able to move ahead and perform their functions without any discrimination by law or by implication.

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Feb 11, 1962

I can't imagine any more important assignment--not merely for women, but for members of Congress, organized labor, women's organizations themselves, religious groups, and all the rest.

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Feb 7, 1962

The two Governments are, however, deeply concerned for the future of mankind if a halt cannot be called to the nuclear arms race.

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Feb 6, 1962

It is my firm conviction that the enactment of this legislation and the actual operation of such a system would provide a dramatic demonstration of our leadership in this area of space activity, our intention to share the benefits of space…

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