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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.

Aug 26, 1963

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 7, 1963, as Child Health Day; and I invite all persons and all agencies and organizations, interested in the welfare of…

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Aug 26, 1963

I am glad to have you here also because you are the bearers of a very distinguished military tradition.

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Aug 26, 1963

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday, October 11, 1963 - the one hundred and eighty-fourth anniversary of his death - as General Pulaski's Memorial Day; and call upon…

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Aug 26, 1963

My own feeling is that it is vitally important to Brazil and the United States-Brazil is the largest country in Latin America and the United States is a country which carries many responsibilities--that we should move in the closest…

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Aug 22, 1963

I hope that this is the beginning of much closer communication between Nigeria and the United States and, indeed, between the whole continent of Africa and our continent, our hemisphere.

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Aug 22, 1963

Well, we wish you good luck, Prime Minister, and give our very warmest regards from the people of the United States to the people of Nigeria.

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Aug 22, 1963

Prime Minister, I hope we will be seeing you back in the United States and that all goes well for your country and your people.

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Aug 22, 1963

I think that what we are doing today shows what can be done through the peaceful use of space.

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