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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.

Oct 15, 1963

Executive Order No. 10847 of October 12, 1959, is hereby revoked.

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Oct 15, 1963

Each member of the Committee may designate an officer of his agency to act for him as a member of the Committee with respect to any matter considered by the Committee.

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Oct 15, 1963

The Committee shall provide leadership and uniform policy guidance to the several Federal departments and agencies responsible for rural-development program functions and related activities.

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Oct 15, 1963

Nothing in this order shall be deemed to authorize any executive department or any other executive agency established by law to carry out any program which is inconsistent with law.

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Oct 15, 1963

The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Commerce, jointly and individually, shall institute and maintain appropriate measures for the effective coordination of each of the following: (1) the rural-development program of the…

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Oct 14, 1963

So, we are proud to have you here, Prime Minister, as a very active participant in that fight of living a thousand years.

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Oct 14, 1963

I think it is a source of some satisfaction that Ireland, which, after all, is a small country, should be playing such a significant role on the world stage.

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Oct 14, 1963

I had said something about his interest in the Gaelic language at lunch.

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Oct 13, 1963

It is in the public interest that this dispute be promptly resolved.

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Oct 10, 1963

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this home where Mrs. Roosevelt lived longer than any other First Lady and take part in this ceremony commemorating the issuance of this stamp.

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Oct 10, 1963

In the time I have been here, she visited the White House on five or six occasions and on each of those occasions her visit was connected with some phase of her horizon-wide interest in life and in people.

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