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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 19, 1962

Each such department and agency shall be primarily responsible for obtaining compliance with the purposes of this order as the order applies to programs administered by it;

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Nov 19, 1962

There is much for which we can be grateful as we look back to where we stood only 4 weeks ago.

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Nov 19, 1962

We shall neither initiate nor permit aggression in this hemisphere.

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Nov 19, 1962

It would have been a great mistake and possibly a disaster if this news had dribbled out when we were unsure of the extent of the Soviet buildup in Cuba.

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Nov 19, 1962

In providing military assistance to India, we are mindful of our alliance with Pakistan.

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Nov 19, 1962

The Committee, any subcommittee thereof, and any officer or employee designated by any executive department or agency subject to this order may hold such hearings, public or private, as the Committee, department, or agency may deem…

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Nov 19, 1962

Our national policy is equal opportunity for all and the Federal Government will continue to take such legal and proper steps as it may to achieve the realization of this goal.

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Nov 19, 1962

I have today signed an Executive order directing Federal departments and agencies to take every proper anti legal action to prevent discrimination in the sale or lease of housing facilities owned or operated by the Federal Government.

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Nov 19, 1962

I hereby direct the Housing and Home Finance Agency and all other executive departments and agencies to use their good offices and to take other appropriate action permitted by law, including the institution of appropriate litigation, if…

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Nov 19, 1962

I think that today's statement describes very clearly what the policy is of the Government in regard to non-invasion.

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Nov 19, 1962

In order to assist the departments and agencies in implementing this policy, and to coordinate their efforts, I have established the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in Housing.

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