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John 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.

Nov 28, 1962

Aeschylus and Plato are remembered today long after the triumphs of imperial Athens are gone.

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Nov 27, 1962

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, Section 1 (a) of Executive Order No. 11017 of April 27, 1962, which established the Recreation Advisory Council, is hereby amended by inserting 'the Secretary of…

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Nov 27, 1962

President Kennedy indicated the interest of the United States in Somalia's efforts to expand the prosperity and well-being of the people of Somalia.

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Nov 27, 1962

I hereby create a Board of Inquiry, consisting of Professor Arthur M. Ross, Chairman, Honorable Frederick H. Bullen and the Honorable Paul D. Hanlon as members, to inquire into the issues involved in such dispute.

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Nov 27, 1962

Let us shoulder our responsibilities, as trustees of freedom, to make the Bill of Rights a reality for all our citizens.

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Nov 26, 1962

We're glad to have you here, Prime Minister, because your country occupies a most important strategic area on the horn of Africa.

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Nov 26, 1962

I know that I express the sentiment of all of you in saying how pleased we are in having the Prime Minister here, his Foreign Minister, the Minister of Works, the members of the Central Bank, and others who bear responsibility in his…

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Nov 26, 1962

We are very glad, particularly, to have as our guest the Ambassador from Italy, who represents his people here.

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Nov 26, 1962

I am requesting each department and agency head concerned to give full consideration to these policies in all activities relating to the planning and development of the National Capital Region, and to work closely with the planning bodies…

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