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.
May 22, 1962
So you are very welcome to the White House, and I want you to know we are very grateful to all of you for coming down to see us.
May 22, 1962
They represent expense items which must be provided in the budgets of these institutions.
May 22, 1962
As I understand it, the British have accepted those who are political refugees; those who are not they have been forced to turn back because Hong Kong is so crowded.
May 22, 1962
But we think that the interests of Europe, the interests of the free world, of the Atlantic Community, would be best served by Great Britain being a member.
May 22, 1962
Well, our treaty relationships with Laos and Viet-Nam and Cambodia are somewhat different than our NATO relationship.
May 22, 1962
And I want to thank all of you, and also especially thank those who for so many years, and quite anonymously, have served on these boards in their communities.
May 22, 1962
In many cases grants are more appropriate and simpler to administer than contracts.
May 22, 1962
I do not believe that the Congress intended that this burden be placed on the colleges and universities.
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