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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.

Oct 30, 1963

I have no evidence that Mr. Korth acted in any way improperly in the TFX matter.

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Oct 30, 1963

I did not get any assurances that Mr. Khrushchev or the Soviet Union were out of the space race at all.

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Oct 30, 1963

It would be unwise at this time to answer or reply to Senator Goldwater.

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Oct 30, 1963

This is a 1200 percent improvement over the one day lost out of each 96 worked before the Commission was set up.

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Oct 30, 1963

I am glad to announce at this time that we are establishing a new division in the United States Office of Education to administer the teaching and research program under the act.

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Oct 30, 1963

It would be our hope to lessen the number of Americans there by 1,000, as the training intensifies and is carried on in South Viet-Nam.

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Oct 30, 1963

No, we are going to build a conventional carrier, which has already been announced at this time.

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