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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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Oct 10, 1962

On this day, let us all pray, each following the practices of his own faith.

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Oct 9, 1962

Enactment of this legislation will help give the American consumer the protection from unsafe and ineffective drugs.

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Oct 9, 1962

We are glad to have some of the members here who played a part in the enactment of this legislation from both the House and the Senate.

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Oct 9, 1962

We ask you to join us on November 6th in putting Maryland in the Democratic column.

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Oct 9, 1962

We've helped, for the first time in the history of this country, to retrain unemployed workers.

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Oct 9, 1962

As I say, we want to pay particular appreciation to Senator Kefauver for the long hearings which he held which permitted us to have very effective legislation on hand when this matter became of such strong public interest.

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Oct 9, 1962

As Democrats, we're proud of our tradition, and the inheritance of Wilson and Roosevelt and Truman.

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Oct 9, 1962

I sincerely hope that the entire operation proceeds safely and rapidly.

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Oct 9, 1962

So, Mr. President, we recognize your commitment to this cause and to the life of your people, so that we're very proud to have you here, and I hope that you realize when you come to the United States on this occasion, you come to visit…

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Oct 9, 1962

I am pleased to approve this bill, which is designed to provide safer and more effective drugs to the American consumer.

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Oct 9, 1962

We want a strong country, and I believe that in this case, in this year, in these times, it calls for the election of men and women who believe in progress.

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Oct 9, 1962

In the United States Senate, someone will finally speak for Maryland.

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Oct 9, 1962

Mr. President, I am glad to have the opportunity to welcome you here to the United States.

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Oct 9, 1962

The strength of this Nation around the world helps maintain the freedom of dozens of countries.

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Oct 9, 1962

What use is the success of any political party, Woodrow Wilson said, unless it serves a great national purpose.

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Oct 9, 1962

It is the responsibility of both of our countries, the responsibility of those who occupy positions of leadership, to attempt to guide our countries through this period, to maintain the peace, to maintain their vital interests, to maintain…

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Oct 9, 1962

The fact of the matter is that you have spent a good deal more time before grand juries, you've brought a good deal more indictments which have resulted in convictions.

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Oct 9, 1962

The fact of the matter is that the betting on sporting events has dropped to about 10 percent of what it was 2 years ago, and the head of the Royal Mounted Police in Canada stated that a good many big time gamblers and racketeers here in…

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Oct 9, 1962

For the first time since 1938 the protection of the minimum wage law was extended to millions of workers who are not now covered.

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Oct 9, 1962

I believe that enactment of this legislation is a major step forward toward giving necessary protection to the American consumer.

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Oct 9, 1962

One of the gamblers in Las Vegas said he hoped we were going to be as firm in Berlin as we were in Las Vegas.

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Oct 9, 1962

You have moved with vigor in enforcement without regard to friendship or political affiliation, you have met your responsibilities in the carrying out of statutes which have not been altogether popular in every case in some parts of the…

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