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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 16, 1962

The employee shall be assured freedom from restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal in presenting his appeal.

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Jan 15, 1962

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that the people of the United States observe Tuesday, May 1, 1962, with appropriate programs and ceremonies in recognition of Law Day, U.S.A.

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Jan 15, 1962

I have approved a plan for the reorganization of the Department of the Army.

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Jan 15, 1962

I also call upon public officials to cause the flag of the United States to be displayed on all government buildings on that day.

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Jan 14, 1962

I have announced that we are making our preparations to conduct atmospheric testing if it's considered to be in the public interest when those preparations are completed.

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Jan 14, 1962

I have stated that I would issue that order when I considered it to be in the public interest.

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Jan 14, 1962

I understood what they were attempting to say, and therefore I considered that their message was received.

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Jan 14, 1962

I've stated that my application for the Cosmos Club was not being renewed.

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Jan 14, 1962

I think it can help us strengthen the United Nations, which I think is in the interest of the United States.

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Jan 14, 1962

I think that Mr. McGovern and Mr. Freeman in my judgment will be in balance by the time they go before the Congress.

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Jan 14, 1962

We have been extremely anxious that a peaceful accommodation be reached in this matter and have used our influence to bring that about.

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Jan 14, 1962

We are against a double standard of action in the United Nations, and I think we have attempted to make that clear.

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Jan 14, 1962

I am hopeful, in fact, I feel it very possible, that we can secure a majority, even though it's a sophisticated matter and it is difficult to explain quickly.

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Jan 14, 1962

I would say the most disappointing event was our failure to get an agreement on the cessation of nuclear testing.

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Jan 14, 1962

If we felt that--I would think it would be unwise to speculate about the future.

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Jan 14, 1962

The fact of the matter is that our doctors are falling far behind the rate of increase in our population.

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Jan 14, 1962

I think it's essential that we succeed if the public interest and the farmers are going to be protected.

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Jan 14, 1962

But I also think that we should consider the risks if we fail, and particularly of the possibility of escalation of a military struggle in a place of danger.

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Jan 14, 1962

I think--it's my hope that these talks will continue, so that this, matter will be subjected to the most thorough scrutiny and examination, to see whether such an arrangement is possible.

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Jan 14, 1962

To answer your question, both of these matters are before us.

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Jan 14, 1962

I was hopeful, of course, from the beginning that an agreement would be reached in the steel industry.

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