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John Fitzgerald 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.

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Aug 19, 1962

Differences of opinion concerning arms control and disarmament policy and related matters arising between the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency and other affected agencies with respect to such subjects which involve major…

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Aug 19, 1962

In such instances the head of an agency presenting recommendations with respect to such differences to the President shall give the heads of affected agencies notice of the occasion for and substance of his recommendations.

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Aug 19, 1962

With the advice and assistance of affected agencies, the Director shall develop and keep current a comprehensive and balanced program of research, development and other studies needed to be conducted by or for the Government for arms…

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Aug 17, 1962

This rather brief trip has, I think, emphasized on me, and I hope on those who came with me, and I would hope on all Americans, the wonderful things that our country can do when it joins together in a community sense in order to build this…

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Aug 17, 1962

Not the President, not the Senators, not the Congressmen, not the governors, not the commissioners, not the mayors, but 180 million Americans can advance this country into a bright future.

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Aug 17, 1962

The great strength of this country is unlimited if this country makes up its mind that as a country it's going to move forward.

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Aug 17, 1962

Now isn't that nice, to come to California and get that sort of service.

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Aug 17, 1962

Let me just say in conclusion that I don't think there is really anything that we cannot do if we work together to do it.

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Aug 16, 1962

It is an investment in the growth of the West, in the new cities and industries which this project helps make possible.

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Aug 16, 1962

The United States joins in the hope that this agreement will lead forward to increasing satisfactory relations among all who have been concerned with it.

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Aug 16, 1962

This August 17th comes at the conclusion of an historic negotiation for the peaceful future of West Iran.

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Aug 16, 1962

Meanwhile we join with you in a salute to your 17th anniversary.

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Aug 15, 1962

There is no doubt but that this will be a sound investment in the development of both Colorado and the United States, an investment which will yield rich dividends in the years and months to come.

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Aug 15, 1962

Water is one of our most vital resources, and I am very glad that we have taken this important and progressive measure in order to insure the beneficial use of this resource for all of our people.

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Aug 15, 1962

It is with great pleasure and satisfaction that I have today signed H.R. 2206, a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct the Fryingpan-Arkansas Reclamation Project.

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Aug 14, 1962

There are still some hundreds and thousands of Indian boys and girls who are inadequately schooled, and we do not wish to add that disadvantage to any other disadvantages which they may have in fulfilling their hope of living very useful…

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Aug 14, 1962

So I want to congratulate all of you for the work you are doing; for the interest you are showing in your fellow Indians, because your presence here reminds us all of a very strong obligation which any American, whether he was born here or…

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Aug 14, 1962

Your visit is the most recent of a long series of visits stretching back to the beginning of the 19th century when other Indians had visited American presidents, bringing with them really the same message which has been partially answered…

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