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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.

Mar 22, 1961

I find it difficult to know why anyone would oppose seeing somebody, by 1963, paid $1.25 in interstate commerce.

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Mar 22, 1961

Quite obviously progress has been made on the--substantial progress has been made by the Communists towards that objective in recent weeks.

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Mar 22, 1961

It's quite obvious that if the Communists were able to move in and dominate this country, it would endanger the security of all, and the peace of all, of Southeast Asia.

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Mar 20, 1961

Our competitive position abroad is affected by the wage-price structure here at home.

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Mar 20, 1961

I do not want the White House to have to come in at the last minute.

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Mar 20, 1961

We want to keep our economy free--we want labor to be free--we want management to be free--and we want to keep the Federal Government in its proper role.

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Mar 17, 1961

The President's Committee on Fund-Raising Within the Federal Service, established by Executive Order No. 10728 of September 6, 1957, is hereby abolished, and that order is hereby revoked.

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Mar 17, 1961

This order shall become effective forty-five days after its date.

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Mar 17, 1961

I also ask my fellow Americans, as an expression of support for their armed forces and as a symbol of their unity in devotion to the preservation of our country, to display prominently the flag of the United States on Armed Forces Day.

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