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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 14, 1962

This looks like the best arrangement that we could make and seems to be in the public interest and is, I think, on the whole, satisfactory.

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Jan 11, 1962

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 10898 of December 2, 1960, entitled 'Establishing the Interdepartmental Highway Safety Board,' be, and it is hereby…

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Jan 10, 1962

Inflation too often follows in the shadow of growth--while price stability is made easy by stagnation or controls.

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Jan 10, 1962

The United States did not rise to greatness by waiting for others to lead.

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Jan 10, 1962

Our overriding obligation in the months ahead is to fulfill the world's hopes by fulfilling our own faith.

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Jan 10, 1962

This is a joint responsibility, requiring Congressional cooperation on appropriations.

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Jan 10, 1962

The dynamic of democracy is the power and the purpose of the individual.

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Jan 8, 1962

So we want you to know we are glad to have you at the White House.

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Jan 8, 1962

I WANT to express our great pleasure and satisfaction at having this distinguished choir here.

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Jan 4, 1962

In Class II-S shall be placed any registrant whose activity in study is found to be necessary to the maintenance of the national health, safety, or interest.

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Jan 4, 1962

The roll shall be called, using the previously prepared Delivery List (SSS Form No. 261) and noting any absences thereon in the 'Remarks' column.

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Jan 4, 1962

I call upon the Governors of the States, mayors of cities, and other public officials, as well as other persons, organizations, and groups, particularly in the States most directly affected by the Homestead Act, to observe such centennial…

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Jan 4, 1962

As we face together the somber challenges and bright opportunities of the New Year which lies before us, I earnestly hope that throughout 1962 you will enjoy good health and continuing success in all your work.

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Jan 4, 1962

I do hereby designate the year 1962 as Homestead Centennial Year.

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Jan 4, 1962

Every registrant who is separated from active duty in the Armed Forces and who does not have a Registration Certificate (SSS Form No. 2) shall, within 10 days after the date of his separation, request his local board to issue to him a…

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Jan 4, 1962

I request the Department of the Interior to plan and participate in appropriate commemorative activities recognizing the centennial of the enactment of the Homestead Act and the sesquicentennial of the establishment of the General Land…

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Jan 4, 1962

I also request the Department of the Interior and other Federal agencies to cooperate fully with State and local governments during 1962 in commemorating these events.

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Jan 4, 1962

The appeal board shall classify the registrant, giving consideration to the various classes in the same manner in which the local board gives consideration thereto when it classifies a registrant, except that an appeal board may not place…

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Jan 4, 1962

Dear Mr. Chancellor: On the occasion of your eighty-sixth birthday, I wish to extend to you both my personal congratulations and the warmest good wishes of the American people.

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Jan 4, 1962

In Class I-Y shall be placed any registrant who would have been classified in Class I-A or Class I-A-O as being currently available for service in the Armed Forces but for the fact that he has been found to be physically, mentally, and…

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Jan 4, 1962

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Universal Military Training and Service Act (62 Stat. 604), as amended, I hereby prescribe the following amendments of the Selective Service Regulations...

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Dec 30, 1961

As President of the United States, I can state on behalf of the government and the American people that we will do our best to do so.

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