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.
Feb 1, 1961
The Federal Budget can and should be made an instrument of prosperity and stability, not a deterrent to recovery.
Feb 1, 1961
The people of this country are strongly behind you and any help that we can give should be made known.
Feb 1, 1961
The United States cannot afford, in this time of national need and world crisis, to dissipate its opportunities for economic growth.
Jan 31, 1961
I'm happy to be able to announce that the restrictions recently imposed on travel abroad of dependents of service personnel will be lifted.
Jan 31, 1961
The proposals that we will make will not of themselves unbalance the budget.
Jan 31, 1961
I've asked the Community Facilities Administration to reduce interest rates on new loans to local public bodies for the construction of public facilities, and to broaden their eligibility requirements.
Jan 31, 1961
I would assume they would be available to the press as soon as that leave is over.
Jan 31, 1961
There are going to be set up five pilot projects for food stamp distribution, and that these will be in areas of maximum chronic unemployment.
Jan 31, 1961
It's easier to sit with a map and talk about what ought to be done than to see it done.
Jan 31, 1961
Mrs. Kennedy and I have received over 100,000 letters and telegrams of congratulations and good wishes.
Jan 31, 1961
It's not intended as a criticism of any previous action by any previous administration.
Jan 31, 1961
I've directed the Federal Housing Administration to reduce the maximum permissible interest on FHA-insured loans from 5 3/4 to 5 1/2 percent.
Jan 30, 1961
No, I suppose we are all-we may stretch out our period on this earth but sooner or later we will all begin to--but at least what I think we are all concerned about is that children have a happy childhood, and a fruitful one; and that…
Jan 30, 1961
Do your children go every week and watch a basketball game, or do they do something to make themselves fit?
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