John Fitzgerald Kennedy

As representatives of the Indian tribes, I am carrying on a tradition begun by George Washington.

We have done something about this through the ARA, through other programs, through public works programs, but not enough.

I urge that the Congress give prompt consideration to these proposals.

One of the things which concerned us most was the fact that there were nearly 5,000 Indian boys and girls who had no school to go to.

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, in consonance with the joint resolution of Congress approved August 28, 1962 (76 Stat. 407), do hereby invite the people of the United States to observe the…

I express my thanks to you all and I hope that in our time we will do as well as those who have been before us.

The most extraordinary progress has been made in the last 50 years.

I come here tonight to express my thanks, and I think the country's thanks, to all the men and women who work in the Department of Labor.

An injury to one is of concern to all.

It gives us some hope that some of the things which may be suggested today, which are not controversial but which may be regarded as controversial, 10 or 20 years from now will be accepted as part of the ordinary life of Americans.

It is a good motto today for the United States of America.

You have a great military tradition in your country and I am particularly proud, as President of the United States, to welcome you to the White House.

So we are glad you came.

We are very proud to have you here.

I think it's important that in the days to come as we attempt to protect this hemisphere from foreign subversion and foreign activities directed against the liberties of this hemisphere, that the Argentine and the United States stay…

The fact that the Argentine immediately not only supported the effort in the OAS, but also sent air and naval forces to assist in the quarantine was important not only because of the forces involved, but also because it indicated…

This is particularly appreciated, because several Argentine soldiers lost their lives as a result of the air crash which was tied to the activities of that operation.

We are particularly glad to have the members of the military forces of the Argentine here.

No act is more contrary to the spirit of our democracy and Constitution—or more rightfully resented by a Negro citizen who seeks only equal treatment—than the barring of that citizen from restaurants, hotels, theaters, recreational areas…

The right to vote in a free American election is the most powerful and precious right in the world—and it must not be denied on the grounds of race or color.

Americans are free to disagree with the law but not to disobey it.

In short, the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, under this Administration and in all of its activities, now stands squarely behind the principle of equal opportunity, without segregation or discrimination, in the employment of…

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States, and as President of the United States, and deeming such action necessary in the best interest of the national security, it is hereby ordered as…

It is not merely because of the Cold War, and not merely because of the economic waste of discrimination, that we are committed to achieving true equality of opportunity. The basic reason is because it is right.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, I hereby approve such seal as the official seal of the United States Civil Service Commission.