Dec 14, 1961
The United States, like the Republic of Viet-Nam, remains devoted to the cause of peace and our primary purpose is to help your people maintain their independence.
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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Dec 14, 1961
We are prepared to help the Republic of Viet-Nam to protect its people and to preserve its independence.
Dec 14, 1961
The campaign of force and terror now being waged against your people and your Government is supported and directed from the outside by the authorities at Hanoi.
Dec 14, 1961
Puerto Rico serves as an admirable bridge between Latin America and North America.
Dec 14, 1961
I have received your recent letter in which you described so cogently the dangerous condition caused by North Viet-Nam's efforts to take over your country.
Dec 14, 1961
The situation in your embattled country is well known to me and to the American people.
Dec 14, 1961
The United States, although not a party to the Accords, declared that it 'would view any renewal of the aggression in violation of the agreements with grave concern and as seriously threatening international peace and security.'
Dec 14, 1961
We come here today and I will value your counsel, and I'm sure as a result of our stay here that our journeys tomorrow and Sunday will be more fruitful.
Dec 14, 1961
We shall seek to persuade the Communists to give up their attempts of force and subversion.
Dec 14, 1961
Our indignation has mounted as the deliberate savagery of the Communist program of assassination, kidnapping and wanton violence became clear.
Dec 13, 1961
All executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government are directed to cooperate with the Commission in the performance of its duties.
Dec 13, 1961
The Commission shall submit a final report of its recommendations to the President by October 1, 1963.
Dec 13, 1961
Through your participation in the Civil Defense Committee of the Governors Conference you have helped the Department of Defense, to whom I have given the responsibility for our fallout shelter program, reach the indispensable understanding …
Dec 13, 1961
There is hereby established the President's Commission on the Status of Women, referred to herein as the 'Commission'.
Dec 13, 1961
I have assigned responsibility for the shelter program to the Department of Defense to underline the fact that a civil defense effort must be kept in proper perspective in relation to our other defense efforts, as well as because of the…
Dec 13, 1961
I wish to express my personal thanks for the advice and assistance you have given in shaping the program on civil defense which I shall present to the Congress next year.
Dec 13, 1961
I appreciate your taking the time from your busy schedule to help us in this way.
Dec 11, 1961
I can think of no job that you've had which carries with it so many responsibilities and burdens.
Dec 11, 1961
The Board shall be guided in the performance of its functions by the provisions of subsections (b) and (c) of section 304 of the Government Employees' Incentive Awards Act, and by any additional criteria established by the Board.
Dec 11, 1961
The President's Award for Distinguished Federal Civilian Service shall be presented by the President to civilian officers or employees of the Federal Government for the best achievements having current impact in improving Government…
Dec 11, 1961
I WANT to state what a pleasure it is to have Mr. Bowles accept this position of responsibility.
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