John Kennedy
The Public Record
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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There is no doubt that it contributed greatly to the maintenance of the peace and the security of the United States and those countries associated with us.
Living on this base, flying from this base, men have helped maintain the security and peace for 15 years.
We are indebted to you all in the past, now, and our security depends upon you in the future.
The record of SAC in mobilizing the forces of the United States was unprecedented in the long history of SAC.
It is a great pleasure to present this plaque to the Commanding Officer of SAC and, by this plaque, to indicate our great appreciation to the officers and men of the Strategic Air Force stationed here at this base and all around the world…
This is a nonpolitical trip but these things don't get so far away from us.





