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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.

Sep 27, 1963

I appreciate the chance to be here in Whiskeytown and to say a few words in this distinguished community.

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Sep 27, 1963

We have attempted to increase the strength of the United States.

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Sep 26, 1963

Early next year the Department of Defense will establish a Weapons System Acquisition Management School here at Tongue Point.

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Sep 26, 1963

Therefore, as a result of the considered judgment of your delegation, and also of the Budget Bureau and the various areas of our Executive, I want to announce that the best first step in reactivating this facility appears to be a…

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Sep 26, 1963

How many of our children who have talent will not have a chance to use it, will not get to a college or a university?

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Sep 26, 1963

I want to express a warm thanks from a citizen from the other side of the country for your warm welcome today.

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Sep 26, 1963

In looking at the natural resources of the United States, I could not return to Washington safely without coming here to Tongue Point.

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Sep 26, 1963

It is, therefore, a pleasure to be able to tell you that both the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard will shortly initiate activities here.

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Sep 26, 1963

I urge, therefore, that the talented and able people of this State make the judgments on recreation and conservation and wise use of our resources now with a long look forward, not for this decade, but for the next generation.

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Sep 26, 1963

And shortly after this training activity begins, the Coast Guard will establish a helicopter rescue base here.

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