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John 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.

May 26, 1963

In the last analysis, an intelligent decision on any portion of the transportation problems of the National Capital region should be made on the basis of a plan which encompasses both mass transit and highways.

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May 22, 1963

Last year I won the award and they came to Washington to present it to me, but the Secret Service just wouldn't let them in!

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May 22, 1963

There is no final victory but rather all Americans must be always prepared to play their proper part in a difficult and dangerous world.

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May 21, 1963

The Secretary is hereby authorized to redelegate within the Department of Agriculture the authority hereinabove delegated to him.

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May 21, 1963

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the International Wheat Agreement Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1641et seq. ),hereinafter referred to as the 'Act,' it is hereby ordered as follows:

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May 20, 1963

That is a very technical way of saying it, but it says all we want to say.

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May 20, 1963

Most of all, we are very proud of Major Cooper and his family and we are very proud that our country continues to produce these young men who go so far and carry with them so much.

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May 20, 1963

I think before the end of the sixties we will send a man to the moon, an American.

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