Apr 17, 1961
I do hereby designate the week beginning the second Monday in June of 1961, and the week beginning the second Monday in June of each succeeding year, as National Little League Baseball Week.
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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Apr 17, 1961
I am convinced that the United States must make full use of its professional and technical skills and resources to assist other nations, particularly those newly emerging.
Apr 17, 1961
I want immediate and specific action taken to assure that no use is made of the name, sponsorship, facilities, or activity of any Executive Department or Agency by or for any employee recreational organization practicing discrimination…
Apr 17, 1961
While refraining from military intervention in Cuba, the people of the United States do not conceal their admiration for Cuban patriots who wish to see a democratic system in an independent Cuba.
Apr 17, 1961
discrimination because of race, creed, color or national origin is contrary to the Constitutional principles and policies of the United States
Apr 17, 1961
And I invite the people of the United States to observe that week in schools, parks, athletic fields, and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies and activities designed to emphasize the importance of the physical development of…
Apr 17, 1961
it is the policy of the Executive Branch of the Government to encourage by positive measures equal opportunity for all qualified persons within the Government
Apr 16, 1961
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to the shores of the United States once again.
Apr 16, 1961
We are all Greeks in the great sense of recognizing the wellspring from which all of our efforts began.
Apr 16, 1961
It is a great pleasure to welcome you both here, and I ask you all to rise and drink with me a toast to the King of Greece.
Apr 16, 1961
The interrelation between prosperity on the farm and economic health of the city has never been more apparent.
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