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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 1, 1963

I want to express pleasure to see all of these flowers blooming in your hair.

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May 1, 1963

The most significant guest at our dinner for the Grand Duchess the other night was not the Grand Duchess or the Duke or the Chief Justice, but Dr. Spock who was standing by!

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May 1, 1963

I can't think of any occupation which gives a woman a greater chance to play a more useful role in every way than in the profession of politics.

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May 1, 1963

In honoring you, we honor all those who bear arms in the service of their country.

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Apr 30, 1963

And the new stamp will be issued in Chicago on August 16th, opening day of the Century of Negro Progress Exposition.

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Apr 30, 1963

Will you all join with me in drinking to the very good health of Her Royal Highness, the Grand Duchess.

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Apr 30, 1963

I am unveiling today the design of the stamp which commemorates the Emancipation Proclamation 100 years ago which, of course, freed 3 million slaves.

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Apr 29, 1963

A healthy democratic political system rests on the ability Of the electorate to know, understand and judge the attitudes, characteristics, opinions and qualifications of candidates for public office.

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Apr 29, 1963

To make the reporting effective, all reports should be submitted to a Registry of Election Finance, a central repository having responsibility to receive, examine, tabulate, summarize, publicize, and preserve the reported data.

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