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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 9, 1962

I'm hopeful that by various means, the major actions against racketeers and criminals in the United States which have come about partly through the action of the Congress legislatively, partly through your action in its effective…

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Oct 9, 1962

The strength of this Nation around the world helps maintain the freedom of dozens of countries.

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Oct 9, 1962

There was a good article which I read about 3 months ago, or a month ago, in Sports Illustrated on the pressure which had been put on gambling.

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Oct 9, 1962

The Constitution of the United States gives very great responsibilities to the President of the United States, especially in the field of foreign policy.

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Oct 9, 1962

I believe that enactment of this legislation is a major step forward toward giving necessary protection to the American consumer.

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Oct 8, 1962

it is hereby ordered that any income tax return for the years 1950 to 1969, inclusive, made by an organization exempt from income tax under section 101 or 165(a) of the 1939 Code, as amended (53 Stat. 33, 67, 876; 56 Stat. 836, 862, 872…

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Oct 8, 1962

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, acting in accord with Senate Joint Resolution 60, do hereby further designate the period from September 17, 1962, to July 4, 1963, inclusive, as a period dedicated to a…

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Oct 8, 1962

I call upon the people of the United States during that period to engage in such educational and inspirational activities as will deepen their understanding of the Constitution and strengthen their devotion to it.

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Oct 7, 1962

Uganda's independence strengthens the forces working toward this goal.

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