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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.

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Apr 18, 1963

The Executive Branch of the Federal Government will continue to enforce the laws of the United States as vigorously and effectively as possible.

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Apr 17, 1963

The Special Representative shall prepare or have prepared for consideration by the President, in a form suitable for inclusion in title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations, any proclamation which relates wholly or primarily to the trade…

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Apr 17, 1963

Her countrymen have made a reputation for themselves as defenders not only of the interests of their own country--this is particularly true in recent months and years-but also as an outward looking people who look to the integration of…

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Apr 17, 1963

There shall be at the head of the said Office the Special Representative for Trade Negotiations provided for in Section 241 of the Act.

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Apr 17, 1963

So we want you to know, Your Highness, that we are very proud to have you here; we are delighted to have you here.

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Apr 17, 1963

Nothing in this order shall be applicable to the community of Los Alamos, New Mexico.

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Apr 17, 1963

The Special Representative shall advise and assist the President in the administration of, and facilitate the carrying out of, the trade agreements program.

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Apr 17, 1963

Any such proclamation shall be subject, to the provisions of Executive Order No. 11030 of June 19, 1962.

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Apr 17, 1963

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America do hereby call upon the people of the United States, and upon all patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to observe Wednesday, May 1, 1963, as Loyalty…

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Apr 17, 1963

We are delighted to have her here and also because she is her mother's daughter, who is so highly regarded here, and her father's daughter, who has worked so hard to make a reality of the general aspirations of which I spoke.

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Apr 17, 1963

The Special Representative shall submit to the President, for transmission by him to each House of Congress, copies of such trade agreement.

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Apr 11, 1963

As a mark of respect to the memory of those who gave their lives when the U.S.S. THRESHER was lost off the Atlantic coast on Wednesday, April 10, 1963 it is hereby ordered pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of Proclamation 3044 of…

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Apr 11, 1963

I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices and other facilities abroad including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

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Apr 9, 1963

Poverty in the midst of plenty is a paradox that must not go unchallenged in this country.

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Apr 9, 1963

As I have stated before, I am most anxious that the valuable experience and the demonstrated capabilities of the men and women who have volunteered to serve under the trying conditions which confront Peace Corps volunteers should not be…

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Apr 9, 1963

Any person so appointed shall, upon completion of the prescribed probationary period, acquire a competitive status.

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Apr 9, 1963

Ours is the wealthiest of nations, yet one-sixth of our people live below minimal levels of health, housing, food and education.

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Apr 9, 1963

Certificates of satisfactory service for the purposes of this Order shall be issued only to persons who have completed a full term of service (approximately two years) under the Peace Corps Act:

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Apr 9, 1963

Any law, Executive Order, or regulation which would disqualify an applicant for appointment in the competitive service or in the excepted service concerned shall also disqualify an applicant for appointment under this Order.

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Apr 9, 1963

I have today signed an Executive Order designed to encourage returning volunteers who have satisfactorily completed their service under the Peace Corps Act to enter the civilian career services of the Federal Government.

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Apr 9, 1963

The example of men and women rendering full-time service within the corps should motivate additional Americans to volunteer their services in their own communities.

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Apr 9, 1963

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Civil Service Act (22 Stat. 403), and section 1753 of the Revised Statutes, and as President of the United States, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Apr 8, 1963

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby invite the people of the United States to observe the period of April 15, 1963, through April 20, 1963, as National Harmony Week, with appropriate…

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Apr 3, 1963

My present proposal also reflects the changes which have been made by Public Law 87-849 in laws dealing with conflicts of interest; reflects certain proposals which I transmitted to the Congress on February 11, 1963 in relation to the…

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