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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.

Apr 23, 1963

Every April the Wall Street Journal writes a story on the left-hand side of the paper, reporting that Congressmen who have come back find great apathy about the President's programs.

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Apr 23, 1963

Well, I would think a discussion of that kind of a question, if the question is as you put it, is really not very useful to the exiles, or to the cause of Cuba.

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Apr 23, 1963

Well, I don't know--I am familiar with the general thesis of Professor Rock.

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Apr 23, 1963

Well, that, I think, is a matter which I think time will tell us.

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Apr 23, 1963

Well, in every case that the Civil Rights Commission described, the United States Government has instituted legal action in order to provide a remedy.

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Apr 23, 1963

I am pleased to learn of your decision to appoint a Review Committee for Balance of Payments Statistics.

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Apr 23, 1963

Well, we are looking at-we looked at it, of course, when we proposed our budget for this year.

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Apr 22, 1963

She also made her experience in the White House a vivid one in that her influence spread far beyond its walls to all parts of the country.

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Apr 22, 1963

I hope that all of you will visit the White House and perhaps you will arrange that.

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