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.
I supported it very strongly in the Congress as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 7, 1963, as Child Health Day; and I invite all persons and all agencies and organizations, interested in the welfare of…
I want to express a very warm welcome to all of you who have come from Brazil and do us the honor of visiting us.
My own feeling is that it is vitally important to Brazil and the United States-Brazil is the largest country in Latin America and the United States is a country which carries many responsibilities--that we should move in the closest…
Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday, October 11, 1963 - the one hundred and eighty-fourth anniversary of his death - as General Pulaski's Memorial Day; and call upon…
My own feeling is that the military strength of the United States and the willingness of devoted Americans to serve this country all around the globe has played a major role in maintaining the rather uneasy peace of the last 18 years.
I am glad to have you here also because you are the bearers of a very distinguished military tradition.
I urge all volunteers to rededicate themselves during that week to continuing their year-round interest and activities on behalf of the handicapped.
Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning October 13, 1963, as National School Lunch Week, with ceremonies and activities designed…
Prime Minister, I hope we will be seeing you back in the United States and that all goes well for your country and your people.
I think that what we are doing today shows what can be done through the peaceful use of space.
Thank you, Prime Minister, and we look forward to seeing you back at the White House again some day.
I hope that this is the beginning of much closer communication between Nigeria and the United States and, indeed, between the whole continent of Africa and our continent, our hemisphere.
Well, we wish you good luck, Prime Minister, and give our very warmest regards from the people of the United States to the people of Nigeria.
Peace is international, indivisible, and I think the cause of freedom is strongly indivisible.
This means that the power of the United States will be felt on behalf of the cause of freedom all over the globe.





