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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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Dec 11, 1962

The United States is preparing other regulations which will affect shipping which should be available within the next 2 weeks.

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Dec 11, 1962

Your prosperity is essential to the prosperity of our country.

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Dec 11, 1962

It is in that spirit on November 20th that I issued the Executive order on equal opportunity.

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Dec 11, 1962

In the face of the threats that appear on the inter-American horizon from time to time, we reaffirm our decision firmly to call upon our respective national communities to continue to fulfill the obligations they have freely accepted…

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Dec 11, 1962

We firmly believe in democracy and personal liberty; we also believe that through a system that respects the national sovereignty and independence of our countries, we shall be able to improve the destiny and accelerate the progress of our…

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Dec 11, 1962

We reaffirm our adherence to the United Nations and our firm decision to continue collaborating with the efforts of that organization to promote understanding among the peoples of the world and the maintenance of peace.

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Dec 11, 1962

The list of communicable diseases contained in Executive Order No. 9708, as amended by Executive Order No. 10532, is hereby further amended

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Dec 11, 1962

The problem with the Skybolt is that it is the most sophisticated weapon imaginable.

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Dec 11, 1962

The time has come for these groups to put the national interest first.

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Dec 11, 1962

At present, I would say that our situation was best described in the statement that I made at our last press conference.

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Dec 11, 1962

On behalf of the American people, I wish to express my gratitude to the French Government for its decision to lend the Mona Lisa of Leonardo da Vinci for exhibition in the United States.

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Dec 11, 1962

I want you to know that we will continue to work as hard as we can to develop those programs which will be of assistance to you.

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Dec 11, 1962

I want you to know that I am in the process of building a home myself, and I hope all other Americans will follow my example in the coming years.

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Dec 10, 1962

And I invite not only the people of this country to accept their share of the responsibility, but also our friends in Western Europe who have such an intimate tie with Latin America both historically, ethnically, and culturally.

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Dec 10, 1962

We believe strongly in democracy and personal freedom, but I also strongly believe, and I think the other responsible leaders in this hemisphere strongly believe, that through a system of national sovereignty and personal independence and…

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Dec 10, 1962

I believe that if we master events that this decade can be the proof that through cooperation, through hard work, through sacrifice, we can maintain both our freedom and our well being.

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Dec 10, 1962

And I think that this visit of yours to a country which is very far from you geographically, but very close to us on the basic issues, which has maintained since 1810, as I said this morning, a constitutional and responsible and free…

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Dec 9, 1962

I think the United States is fortunate to have you both at this time.

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Dec 9, 1962

No free society can possibly survive unless it has an educated citizenry

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Dec 6, 1962

Living on this base, flying from this base, men have helped maintain the security and peace for 15 years.

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Dec 6, 1962

I want to express my thanks in behalf of the Vice President and myself to all of you for coming out and giving us a warm welcome.

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