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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.

Aug 26, 1962

We are deeply convinced that the achievement of this objective would serve our best national interests and the national interests of all the nations of the world.

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Aug 26, 1962

Such a treaty would result in a definite downward turn in the arms race as it is represented by testing to develop weapons technology.

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Aug 26, 1962

A GUARANTEED end to all nuclear testing in all environments is a fundamental objective of the free world.

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Aug 26, 1962

It would make it easier to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to countries not now possessing them.

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Aug 26, 1962

The United States and the United Kingdom cannot emphasize too strongly the urgency we attach to the problem of ending all nuclear testing once and for all.

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Aug 25, 1962

I know that the Commission will continue to make a beneficial contribution to our society.

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Aug 25, 1962

It is appropriate on this date, therefore, that we take note of the progress made and the distance to be traveled to achieve full equality for all of our citizens.

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Aug 25, 1962

It will be forty-two years tomorrow since women gained the right to participate fully in the governing of our country through the right to vote.

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Aug 25, 1962

These are but two examples of the areas you are attacking where this type of discrimination has prevented the full use of talents and skills.

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Aug 23, 1962

I'm confident that from this conference at French Lick we will go forward with renewed commitments not to our party alone but to our country.

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Aug 23, 1962

Such regulations shall, so far as practicable, be uniform, and those of the military departments shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary of Defense.

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