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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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Aug 29, 1963

We are going to try to get a figure as close to the recommendations.

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Aug 29, 1963

I supported it very strongly in the Congress as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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Aug 26, 1963

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…

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Aug 26, 1963

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.

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Aug 26, 1963

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…

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Aug 26, 1963

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…

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Aug 26, 1963

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.

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Aug 26, 1963

I am glad to have you here also because you are the bearers of a very distinguished military tradition.

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Aug 26, 1963

I urge all volunteers to rededicate themselves during that week to continuing their year-round interest and activities on behalf of the handicapped.

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Aug 26, 1963

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…

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Aug 22, 1963

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.

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Aug 22, 1963

I think that what we are doing today shows what can be done through the peaceful use of space.

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Aug 22, 1963

Thank you, Prime Minister, and we look forward to seeing you back at the White House again some day.

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Aug 22, 1963

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.

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Aug 22, 1963

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.

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Aug 22, 1963

Peace is international, indivisible, and I think the cause of freedom is strongly indivisible.

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Aug 21, 1963

This means that the power of the United States will be felt on behalf of the cause of freedom all over the globe.

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