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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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Apr 23, 1961

Your personal achievements in bringing the resurgence of France as a great champion of freedom have won the esteem of all those who cherish liberty.

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Apr 23, 1961

We seek for our country what he seeks for his country--a better life for his people, a life of independence, a life of security.

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Apr 23, 1961

We wish that the relations between his country and the United States should be intimate and close.

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Apr 23, 1961

Therefore, Mr. President, it is a great honor for me to welcome you here to the United States and to tell you that the people of this country are happy to have you here again.

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Apr 23, 1961

Whereas the ideals and patriotism of those who answered the call to service stand as an inspiration to every new generation of Americans;

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Apr 23, 1961

The heads of the departments, agencies and instrumentalities of the Government are directed to give particular attention to compliance with the provisions of 41 U.S.C. § 252(d) and 10 U.S.C. § 2305(d) requiring referral to the Attorney…

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Apr 21, 1961

to promote continuing awareness of the importance of world trade to our economy and to our relations with other nations

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Apr 21, 1961

the development of an international economic environment that will foster the material well-being and political independence of all free peoples

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Apr 21, 1961

I also urge business, labor, agricultural, educational, and civic groups, as well as the people of the United States generally, to observe World Trade Week with gatherings, discussions, exhibits, ceremonies, and other appropriate activities

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Apr 20, 1961

The incompatibility may rest in the fact that it's hard to get an agreement on any matter when there is suspicion between the two systems and when one of the systems are pressing their interest with great vigor around the world.

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Apr 20, 1961

We have added, I think it was $130 million to the budget on space several weeks ago, which provides some speedup for Saturn, some speedup for Nova, some speedup for Rover.

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Apr 20, 1961

I am pleased to announce that the Peace Corps is proceeding with its first project.

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Apr 20, 1961

I do not think that any useful national purpose would be served by my going further into the Cuban question this morning.

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Apr 20, 1961

I am pleased to announce that the United States has offered concrete support to a broad scale attack by the United Nations upon world hunger.

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Apr 20, 1961

I stated at a previous conference at the end of I think 75 days we were going to undertake a review of the economy.

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Apr 20, 1961

I am pleased to announce that the Veterans Administration will pay a special insurance dividend of $230 million, in a decision made this morning, to approximately 5 million holders of GI life insurance, beginning July 1.

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Apr 20, 1961

The tax credit plan puts special emphasis on stimulating new industry and therefore new employment.

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Apr 20, 1961

The dropping of the charges was made after an examination of the details of the case and of the national interest and it was felt that it would be useful to take the action we took.

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Apr 20, 1961

We still continue to hope that some agreement could be reached on the cessation of nuclear tests.

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Apr 20, 1961

I am hopeful that we can move ahead on the various other parts of the program, including education and housing.

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Apr 20, 1961

There's an old saying that victory has 100 fathers and defeat is an orphan.

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Apr 20, 1961

As for me, I am confining myself to my statement for good reason.

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