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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 22, 1963

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

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Apr 22, 1963

I just want you to know that you are most welcome to the White House.

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Apr 22, 1963

Mrs. Roosevelt, who in the largest sense needs no memorial, but will also be contributing directly to those causes for which she marked her life.

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Apr 22, 1963

I hope that from this meeting and from our work during the month of May that legislative results will come.

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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 21, 1963

When we use that word, we use it in the sense--really in the Greek sense--of the full man and woman living in a full system of freedom who develops his own resources and talents and in so doing serves the greater good of all of our people.

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Apr 21, 1963

As I have other responsibilities I will listen from my office and, as I have on previous occasions, I will keep the door very wide open.

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Apr 21, 1963

So, all in all, ladies and gentlemen, it is a very happy occasion for me to tell you that we are glad to have you, to tell you that 'Hail to the Chief' was played with great distinction, and to wish you many more years of musical success.

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