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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 22, 1962

It seems to me that your year's effort has demonstrated two things: first, the feasibility of this approach and secondly, the need to pursue our objective vigorously and without letup.

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Aug 21, 1962

I think that his trip can produce the same kind of fruitful result which his previous trip to southeast Asia produced in affecting American policy and have the same kind of impact which his trip a year ago to West Berlin at a critical time…

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Aug 21, 1962

I want to express our very great appreciation to him for undertaking this trip.

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Aug 21, 1962

I want to express our very warm welcome to the White House to the Ambassadors of the countries which the Vice President is visiting, the Ambassador from Italy, the Charge from Greece, the Ambassador from Cyprus, the new Ambassador from…

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Aug 21, 1962

This visit will give him an opportunity to speak for the United States Government in carrying on discussions with the responsible people in each of those countries on those matters which affect our common security.

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Aug 21, 1962

He visits five countries which are key in the great struggle to maintain the freedom of important segments of the world.

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Aug 20, 1962

To the extent not heretofore rendered inapplicable, the following are hereby revoked:

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Aug 20, 1962

The Guam Island Naval Defensive Sea Area and the Guam Island Naval Airspace Reservation, heretofore existing under the provisions of Executive Order No. 8683 of February 14, 1941, as amended, are hereby discontinued.

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Aug 19, 1962

Differences of opinion concerning arms control and disarmament policy and related matters arising between the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and other affected agencies with respect to such subjects which involve major…

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Aug 19, 1962

In such instances the head of an agency presenting recommendations with respect to such differences to the President shall give the heads of affected agencies notice of the occasion for and substance of his recommendations.

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Aug 19, 1962

With the advice and assistance of affected agencies, the Director shall develop and keep current a comprehensive and balanced program of research, development and other studies needed to be conducted by or for the Government for arms…

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