May 31, 1961
I want to express my special appreciation to those of you who are of French extraction.
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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May 31, 1961
I come to this ancient city which was a community when omnia Gallia est divisa in tres partes.
May 31, 1961
The United States cannot look forward to a free existence if Western Europe is not free.
May 31, 1961
And I express in behalf of the American people our thanks to you all.
May 31, 1961
I salute this city and I salute your country, and I salute your distinguished President.
May 31, 1961
Our interest here is more substantial, and I believe it goes to the common interests of both the United States and France.
May 31, 1961
I do not believe that there is any Embassy in the world more important to the United States than the Embassy in Paris.
May 31, 1961
I want to restate again the strong commitment of my country to the defense of Western Europe.
May 31, 1961
In many ways, the experience of Europe in the last 10 years has confounded all of those who believed that the tide of history was running against us.
May 30, 1961
It is a particular source of satisfaction to me as President of the United States that we should be associated with President de Gaulle.
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