Dec 16, 1961
Their words to us this morning, and again at midnight as we left this ancient city, I think will be the greatest source of encouragement to the people of the United States, to realize that we are together in a great enterprise which is…
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.
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Dec 16, 1961
President Kennedy pledged all possible United States support and assistance to enable Venezuela to implement its development program on schedule, complementing Venezuelan efforts to this end.
Dec 16, 1961
If we can do that, if the name of the United States can be identified with this great cause in the 1960's, then I think the interests of our country and the interests of freedom and the interests of this country are well served.
Dec 16, 1961
So I come here today to express our warm feeling of friendship, with great sincerity, to the people of this country.
Dec 16, 1961
And I hope in this way to give some slight indication of how grateful I am to all of you for making us feel so much at home.
Dec 16, 1961
We have come to this open field today to join in making this a better dwelling place for men.
Dec 16, 1961
Those of us who love freedom realize that a man is not really free if he doesn't have a roof over his head, or if he cannot educate his children, or if he cannot find work, or if he cannot find security in his old age.
Dec 15, 1961
One of the first goals of the new spirit of this hemisphere must be the elimination of tyranny from the north to the south.
Dec 15, 1961
This is what we want for the people of my country--and this is what we want for the people of this hemisphere.
Dec 15, 1961
And I am also proud to be the first President of the United States to visit this country.
Dec 15, 1961
The people of my country are committed to the progress of your people and this hemisphere.
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