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.
A healthy democratic political system rests on the ability Of the electorate to know, understand and judge the attitudes, characteristics, opinions and qualifications of candidates for public office.
Although there is general agreement that it is undesirable and improper for a candidate for public office to spend money on his candidacy without limit or for individuals to contribute unlimited amounts to candidates, the existing…
The contributions eligible for tax benefits would include those made to the national committee of a political party and to one political committee designated by the national committee to receive such contributions in each state.
It is highly desirable, in the interests of equity and the solution of pressing problems in professional and administrative staffing, to achieve full comparability rates for all grades as soon as possible.
By our actions in this first year's test we can demonstrate that the Government has sincerely committed itself to the twin proposition of fair treatment of its employees and adequate compensation for recruitment and retention purposes.
I urge Federal, State, and local officials, as well as all religious, civic, educational, and other organizations, to hold appropriate ceremonies on that day to inspire all our citizens to rededicate themselves to the faith of the Framers…
I do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, Thursday, May 30, 1963, as a day of prayer for lasting peace
I also designate the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1963, as Constitution Week; and I urge the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities in their schools and…
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Every April the Wall Street Journal writes a story on the left-hand side of the paper, reporting that Congressmen who have come back find great apathy about the President's programs.
No, I think it would be a mistake to attempt to make that assessment on this occasion.
No, it doesn't seem to me that it involves issues which are substantive enough to warrant a treaty.
Well, in every case that the Civil Rights Commission described, the United States Government has instituted legal action in order to provide a remedy.
Well, I don't want to say anything that will prejudice Secretary Harriman's trip.
Well, I would think a discussion of that kind of a question, if the question is as you put it, is really not very useful to the exiles, or to the cause of Cuba.
Well, I'll be glad--you and I share--I would be glad to check into it and find out if there is anything that is improper about it.
Well, I don't know--I am familiar with the general thesis of Professor Rock.
The United States made proposals for intensification of the negotiations and suggested some procedures by which those negotiations might be speeded up.
Well, we are looking at-we looked at it, of course, when we proposed our budget for this year.
No, we supported the arrangement of the Revolutionary Council in order to give the exiles a voice which we hoped would be speaking for the exile community in all those matters which affect their relations with the United States and the…





