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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.

Jun 21, 1961

The United States would make further efforts to enhance the welfare and well-being of the inhabitants of the Ryukyus.

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Jun 21, 1961

It is my wish that the head of each department and agency review this matter promptly and take appropriate action unless clearly prevented from doing so by law.

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Jun 21, 1961

The common policy of the two countries is to strengthen the authority of the United Nations as an organ for the maintenance of world peace.

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Jun 20, 1961

I might say that I can think of no cause and no work which is more important, not only to the people of this country but to people all around the globe, especially those who live in deserts or on the edge of oceans.

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Jun 20, 1961

I'm sure that before this decade is out, that we will see more and more evidence of man's ability at an economic rate to secure fresh water from salt water, and when that day comes then we will literally see the deserts bloom.

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Jun 20, 1961

I congratulate you all, and I think that you serve very well the interests of our country and the cause of humanity in general.

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Jun 18, 1961

This private, voluntary study cannot fail to stimulate and inform the national discussion of those grave economic problems that this Nation faces from day to day.

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Jun 18, 1961

I congratulate the Commission on the effort it has spent in devising ways and means to improve our private and public system of money and credit--and thus to strengthen the Nation's economic health.

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Jun 18, 1961

nothing is more dramatically apparent than the inadequacy of transportation in our larger urban areas.

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Jun 18, 1961

Their report, which points the way to improve coordination of financial and economic policy, deserves the attention of every American.

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