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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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Nov 19, 1962

In providing military assistance to India, we are mindful of our alliance with Pakistan.

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Nov 19, 1962

The Committee, any subcommittee thereof, and any officer or employee designated by any executive department or agency subject to this order may hold such hearings, public or private, as the Committee, department, or agency may deem…

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Nov 19, 1962

I have today signed an Executive order directing Federal departments and agencies to take every proper anti legal action to prevent discrimination in the sale or lease of housing facilities owned or operated by the Federal Government.

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Nov 19, 1962

Our national policy is equal opportunity for all and the Federal Government will continue to take such legal and proper steps as it may to achieve the realization of this goal.

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Nov 19, 1962

I think that today's statement describes very clearly what the policy is of the Government in regard to non-invasion.

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Nov 19, 1962

It would have been a great mistake and possibly a disaster if this news had dribbled out when we were unsure of the extent of the Soviet buildup in Cuba.

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Nov 19, 1962

There is much for which we can be grateful as we look back to where we stood only 4 weeks ago.

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Nov 19, 1962

We shall neither initiate nor permit aggression in this hemisphere.

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Nov 19, 1962

In order to assist the departments and agencies in implementing this policy, and to coordinate their efforts, I have established the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in Housing.

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Nov 19, 1962

Each such department and agency shall be primarily responsible for obtaining compliance with the purposes of this order as the order applies to programs administered by it;

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Nov 19, 1962

I hereby direct all departments and agencies in the executive branch of the Federal Government, insofar as their functions relate to the provision, rehabilitation, or operation of housing and related facilities, to take all action…

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Nov 16, 1962

I feel that this is the best and most helpful meeting we have had.

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Nov 14, 1962

The conversations were conducted in a relaxed and friendly spirit which has become traditional in the relations between the two governments.

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Nov 14, 1962

I want to express my warm welcome to you to this historic room, and to express my great appreciation to you for your effort in joining together to commit ourselves once again to the goal of equal opportunities for all.

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Nov 14, 1962

They were in agreement that both Governments will collaborate closely and confidently in examining and utilizing such opportunities.

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Nov 14, 1962

So it seems to me very natural that those who took into their ranks and, indeed, built their ranks upon the immigrants, upon women who were exploited, upon men who worked too long, upon young people who were put to work under adverse…

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Nov 14, 1962

It was agreed that a solution of the German question can be found only in the preservation of the right of self-determination and that the freedom and viability of Berlin will be preserved in all circumstances and with all means.

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Nov 13, 1962

It is our responsibility, Chancellor, that decision having been made, to build upon it and to attempt to move from an increasingly strong and powerful Europe and Atlantic community to an increasingly strong and powerful free world.

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Nov 13, 1962

We still regard the close and intimate ties between the Federal Republic and the United States as the strongest possible insurance for the defense of Europe, which is essential to the defense of the United States.

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Nov 13, 1962

We welcome you here during a time of very great change in the world, both in the West and in the East.

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Nov 13, 1962

Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you will join in drinking with me to the Chancellor, to the members of his Government, to the German people, and to the President of the Federal Republic.

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Nov 6, 1962

Let us renew that spirit by sharing the abundance of this day with those less fortunate, in our own land and abroad.

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