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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 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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Aug 20, 1963

As to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after August 31, 1963, the provisions of all prior proclamations which provide for customs treatment inconsistent with the Tariff Schedules of the United States are…

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Aug 20, 1963

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority of the Constitution and statutes, including Section 102 of the Tariff Classification Act of 1962, as amended, do proclaim:

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Aug 20, 1963

The Tariff Schedules of the United States shall become effective as to articles entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption on or after August 31, 1963.

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Aug 19, 1963

I think it is very important that we get a vote on both of these issues this year.

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Aug 19, 1963

Yes, there has been a decline in the last--since my last conference, I think--when we discussed it, about 2 months ago.

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Aug 19, 1963

Yes, I do, because I think that by one means or another we are going to bring it into balance.

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Aug 19, 1963

What we must be concerned about always, of course, is the future.

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Aug 19, 1963

I think the question was very clearly answered by Mr. McNamara on what effect the atmospheric test ban would have on the development of an antimissile weapon.

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Aug 19, 1963

I hope the House will give full support to the authorization recommended by the Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Aug 19, 1963

But there are still Russians there, and this is still a matter of concern to us.

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Aug 19, 1963

I wouldn't--I think the purpose, of course, is to attempt to bring to the attention of the Congress and the country the strong feeling of a good many thousands of citizens.

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Aug 19, 1963

I don't think this country is tired and the cause of freedom should certainly not be fatigued.

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Aug 18, 1963

I think this is a project very valuable and very important and the more this country entertains foreign visitors, and they all come to see what this free society is, the more important it is that we have this Center finished.

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Aug 18, 1963

If it were not for the passage of this bill, the Center would have been 'finished' in early September.

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