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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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Jan 23, 1962

You`ve used to describe them is a very strong term which I would think that you should be prepared to substantiate.

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Jan 23, 1962

[Mr. Lovett and these other three military hit it so precisely] that I strongly endorse what they said.

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Jan 23, 1962

And I do think that we ought to look at what the challenges are with some precision and not concern ourselves on occasions with matters such as character or integrity of the Chief Justice or other matters which are really not even in…

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Jan 22, 1962

We are anxious to have the consumption of it increased as our population mounts.

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Jan 22, 1962

I have long been convinced that milk is an important aid to good health.

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Jan 22, 1962

Those who are familiar with the needs and the problems of our older citizens, also tell us that older people need more calcium than they now get.

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Jan 22, 1962

A large proportion of our people now attain a physical condition once attained by a very few, but nutritionists tell us that 10 percent of our people still have an inadequate diet.

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Jan 22, 1962

If we are to be a vigorous and vital nation, as we all desire, then of course we must depend upon the consumption of a balanced diet, and milk must be a part of it.

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Jan 21, 1962

The material gains are themselves staggering, but they are less important than the new sense of purpose and the new opportunities for improvement of American life that could be realized by 'maximum' use of the productive capacity.

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Jan 21, 1962

Thank you for your very kind letter regarding American famine relief for Kenya.

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Jan 21, 1962

The experience of the past year has shown that expansion without inflation is possible.

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Jan 21, 1962

While on an artificial island (such as a Texas Tower) located on the outer Continental Shelf outside the territorial waters of the United States pursuant to orders issued by competent authority although based or stationed ashore, but only…

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Jan 21, 1962

The conquest of unemployment is not the sole end of economic policy, but it is surely an indispensable beginning.

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Jan 21, 1962

While assigned to an artificial island (such as a Texas Tower) located on the outer Continental Shelf outside the territorial waters of the United States pursuant to orders issued by competent authority, including periods not in excess of…

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Jan 21, 1962

useful employment opportunities, including self-employment, for those able, willing, and seeking to work

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Jan 21, 1962

Recurrent recessions have thrown the postwar American economy off stride at a time when the economies of other major industrial countries have moved steadily ahead.

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Jan 21, 1962

We are most happy to know that our food and assistance were timely and did much to alleviate the intense hardship caused by these disasters.

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Jan 21, 1962

The American people were deeply moved by the reports of the suffering caused by the prolonged drought and the recent disastrous floods.

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Jan 21, 1962

to promote maximum employment, production, and purchasing power;

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Jan 21, 1962

A full employment economy provides opportunities for useful and satisfying work.

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Jan 21, 1962

I very much appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing to me on this matter.

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Jan 20, 1962

I urge all Americans to honor the Red Cross during that month by supporting it as a channel of humanitarian assistance for their neighbors in need.

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