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John Fitzgerald 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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Jun 21, 1963

The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order No. 10925 of March 6, 1961, as amended, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity created thereby.

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Jun 21, 1963

I realize that I am asking the military community to take a leadership role, but I believe that this is proper.

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Jun 21, 1963

The current study provides the first comprehensive inventory of existing natural resources research programs in the Executive Branch and indicates numerous opportunities for new research that would aid in assuring adequate supplies of raw…

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Jun 21, 1963

We have come a long way in the 15 years since President Truman ordered the desegregation of the Armed Forces.

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Jun 19, 1963

I salute West Virginia and I join you, and I will carry on Saturday when I go to Europe the proud realization that not only mountaineers, but also Americans, are always free.

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Jun 19, 1963

I am proud to join you in telling the United States what West Virginia stands for.

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Jun 19, 1963

Today the representatives of the Governments of the United States and the U.S.S.R. at the Eighteen Nation Disarmament Conference signed an agreement which will establish a direct communications link between their respective capitals.

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Jun 19, 1963

This agreement on a communications link is a limited but practical step forward in arms control and disarmament.

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Jun 19, 1963

The sun does not always shine in West Virginia, but the people always do.

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Jun 19, 1963

I believe that West Virginia and the United States have a bright future.

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Jun 18, 1963

the time has come for the Congress of the United States to join with the Executive and Judicial Branches in making it clear to all that race has no place in American life or law.

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Jun 18, 1963

Such legislation is clearly consistent with the Constitution and with our concepts of both human rights and property rights.

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Jun 18, 1963

The United States Government has taken action through the courts and by other means to protect those who are peacefully demonstrating to obtain access to these public facilities.

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Jun 18, 1963

in assuring equality of the right and opportunity to make a decent living.

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Jun 18, 1963

its denial is an arbitrary indignity that no American in 1963 should have to endure.

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Jun 18, 1963

I strongly urge them to live up to their responsibilities and to recognize no arbitrary bar of race or color-for such bars have no place in any institution, least of all one devoted to the truth and to the improvement of all mankind.

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Jun 16, 1963

So I want to express our appreciation to you gentlemen; and I want you to know, those of you who are scholars, that we will be with you in the years ahead as you unfold the past.

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Jun 16, 1963

I have long believed, as you know, that the quality of America's cultural life is an element of immense importance in the scales by which our worth will ultimately be weighed.

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Jun 14, 1963

It is better for the people of Alabama and better for the National Guardsmen called to duty.

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Jun 14, 1963

I have always felt that these matters should be handled by State and local authorities.

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Jun 14, 1963

I would think that the people of Alabama would rather have these responsibilities met by paid, experienced law enforcement officers than by federalized men of the Alabama National Guard.

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Jun 11, 1963

I think this ceremony which takes place yearly is one of our most important opportunities to indicate the wide range of national services which are rendered by very dedicated men and women to all the people of this country and, indirectly…

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