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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.

Jul 22, 1962

Your wife has been quoted as having said that you could name all the Presidents of the United States in order, which not even some Presidents of the United States can do.

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Jul 22, 1962

This country has committed itself along with Ecuador and our sister republics to a great Alliance for Progress, which is a common effort by all of us to provide a decent life for the people of our hemisphere, an opportunity to work, to be…

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Jul 22, 1962

I made it very clear that I'm for every American citizen having his Constitutional rights.

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Jul 20, 1962

In this important defense industry all parties have a responsibility to cooperate in achieving a settlement without any interruption of work.

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Jul 20, 1962

I further request the unions to withdraw all strike action during this period.

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Jul 19, 1962

This amendment shall become effective upon filing for publication with the Office of the Federal Register.

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Jul 19, 1962

Except under license issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of this order, no person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States shall, after the effective date of this section, acquire, hold in his possession, earmark, or retain…

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