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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 15, 1963

Italy is an ancient and also a most modern country and its modern renaissance is almost as extraordinary as its earlier one.

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Jan 15, 1963

It contains many valuable suggestions for improving administrative procedure

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Jan 15, 1963

I am disappointed that you are not available to continue your leadership in this field

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Jan 15, 1963

Your own willingness to devote your time and energy to that important undertaking and the dedication to public service which you have demonstrated in this and so many other ways are very much appreciated

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Jan 15, 1963

I am confident that actions on these recommendations will contribute materially to improved administration of Federal regulatory programs

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Jan 15, 1963

Mr. Prime Minister, I am delighted to welcome you back to the United States, to welcome back an old friend I have known for a great many years, and to welcome back the head of a distinguished and longtime friend, the Republic of Italy.

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Jan 14, 1963

The Communist 'bet' is that the future will be a Communist world--that the inexorable processes of history must send all nations, some early, some late, through the Marxist wringer.

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Jan 14, 1963

YESTERDAY'S headlines are not necessarily the chapter titles for tomorrow's historians.

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Jan 14, 1963

The Commission shall submit its final report to the President by November 1, 1963, and shall terminate not later than December 31, 1963

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Jan 14, 1963

One of the members of the Commission shall be designated by the President as the Chairman thereof

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Jan 14, 1963

In Latin America, where the Castro regime was to provide a lever to pry away the whole southern half of the hemisphere, the clandestine but unsuccessful effort to transform the disillusioned island of Cuba into a nuclear base--as…

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