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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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Feb 27, 1963

In the last two years, more progress has been made in securing the civil rights of all Americans than in any comparable period in our history.

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Feb 27, 1963

The cruel disease of discrimination knows no sectional or state boundaries.

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Feb 26, 1963

Respect for Lao neutrality, independence and sovereignty, the President said, is the continuing basis for United States policy toward the Royal Lao Government.

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Feb 25, 1963

The Federal Communications Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) shall, subject to the policy guidance of the Director of the Office of Emergency Planning, prepare national emergency plans and develop preparedness programs…

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Feb 25, 1963

Nothing in this order shall derogate from the provisions of Executive Order No. 10705, Executive Order No. 10995 or Executive Order No. 11051

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Feb 25, 1963

Emergency plans and programs, and emergency organization structure required thereby, shall be developed as an integral part of the continuing activities of the Commission on the basis that it will have the responsibility for carrying out…

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Feb 25, 1963

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, including authority vested in me by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1958 (72 Stat. 1799), it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Feb 25, 1963

Modifications and temporary organizational changes, based on emergency conditions, will be in accordance with policy determinations by the President.

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Feb 25, 1963

To the extent of any inconsistency between the provisions of any prior order and the provisions of this order, the latter shall control.

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Feb 25, 1963

Nothing in this order shall be construed as conferring authority under Title III of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, or otherwise, to put into effect any emergency plan, procedure, policy, program, or course of action…

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Feb 25, 1963

I urge all persons, organizations and Governmental agencies interested in recreational boating and safety afloat to publicize and observe National Safe Boating Week.

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Feb 25, 1963

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, including authority vested in me by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1958 (72 Stat. 1799), and by section 606 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C…

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Feb 25, 1963

The Atomic Energy Commission [...] shall prepare national emergency plans and develop preparedness programs for the continuing conduct of atomic energy activities of the Federal Government.

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Feb 25, 1963

These plans and programs shall be designed to develop a state of readiness in these areas with respect to all conditions of national emergency, including attack upon the United States and, consistent with applicable provisions of the…

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Feb 25, 1963

These plans and programs shall be designed to develop a state of readiness in these areas with respect to all conditions of national emergency, including attack upon the United States, and will take into account the possibility of…

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Feb 25, 1963

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, including authority vested in me by Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1958 (72 Stat. 1799), it is hereby ordered as follows

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Feb 24, 1963

I take great pleasure in welcoming you to the United States and also your son, your Prime Minister, who honored us by a visit here some months ago, and the members of your government.

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Feb 24, 1963

We are wholeheartedly behind your effort to maintain the freedom of your people and we wish for you what we wish for ourselves, and that is peace and an opportunity to develop our country.

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Feb 24, 1963

You come at a most appropriate moment and I am very proud to welcome you here on behalf of my countrymen.

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Feb 24, 1963

I would hope that all groups would put national interest first and recognize that the prospects for tax reduction and economic growth must not be endangered by squabbles over who is going to get what.

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Feb 24, 1963

The tax program we have submitted is, in fact, consistent with all legitimate ends.

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Feb 24, 1963

Tax revision, may I say in conclusion, is not the only ingredient in a policy for growth.

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Feb 24, 1963

I am sure you know that you can count on the friendship of the United States, the good will of the United States and the determination of the United States to bear our share of the burdens in assisting you and your countrymen who wish to…

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Feb 24, 1963

We are especially honored to have a visit from His Majesty, and the Prime Minister, His Majesty's son, and the members of the government, because Laos occupies a most significant place on the world scene.

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