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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 7, 1963

Most especially, let us humbly acknowledge that we have not yet succeeded in obtaining for all of our people the blessings of liberty to which all are entitled.

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Oct 7, 1963

Agriculture cannot be controlled successfully or dominated by the national government.

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Oct 4, 1963

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, call upon the people of this Nation to observe Monday, November 11, as Veterans Day,

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Oct 2, 1963

I appreciate very much the hospitality shown to all of us and the chance to visit what Congressman Mills has described as the greatest State in the Union.

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Sep 29, 1963

His broad talents and experience equip him admirably for the heavy responsibilities which now press upon him.

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Sep 29, 1963

In short, every nation in the world has a direct interest, for the dollar is an international currency.

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Sep 29, 1963

This Nation--the United States-must continue its efforts to meet the balance of payments problems now confronting us.

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Sep 29, 1963

The security of the dollar, therefore, involves the security of us all.

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Sep 27, 1963

We ought to keep our children in school and we ought to make them work.

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