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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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Jul 31, 1962

There is still a gap between what we are doing and what we could do, based on our manpower and on our plant capacity.

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Jul 31, 1962

No, I think Representative Rooney has done everything he said he would do, but I think the situation still squeezes.

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Jul 31, 1962

It is our national obligation and in our national interest and security to work for a world in which there is a chance for national sovereignty and national independence.

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Jul 31, 1962

We find no justification for the Soviet claim that a test ban treaty can be effective without on-site inspection.

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Jul 31, 1962

I commend the report of the Commission to the Congress as a guide for future federal participation with the State of Texas in the development of the water and related land resources of the study area.

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Jul 31, 1962

We have made two--we have a chance for two significant --three significant steps now as you described them.

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Jul 31, 1962

The United States Government is involved in sitting down at Geneva with the Soviet Union.

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Jul 30, 1962

He confirmed the willingness of the United States to offer in accordance with the spirit of the Declaration of Neutrality made by the Royal Government of Laos on July 9, 1962, its moral and material support to the Lao people toward…

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Jul 30, 1962

We appreciate his willingness to resign his position to come with us.

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Jul 30, 1962

I think that his work as a State legislator in Ohio, as mayor again and again, re-elected by the people by overwhelming majorities, indicates his very keen knowledge of the day-to-day problems of the people whom he will now be serving.

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Jul 30, 1962

MR. SECRETARY, I want to express our great pleasure at removing the Mayor from the position of Mayor of Cleveland and making him Secretary of HEW

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Jul 30, 1962

So, Mr. Secretary, before all the members of your family and friends from not only Cleveland, but all parts of the country, we are delighted to welcome you

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Jul 29, 1962

Our main reliance now must be on the more firmly established active Army, as well as its sister services.

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Jul 29, 1962

Would you pass this letter to the Commanding Officers of all units involved with my personal thanks for their outstanding performance.

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Jul 29, 1962

The Air Force is to be congratulated for the outstanding contribution to the cause of freedom made by its Reserve forces during this critical time.

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Jul 29, 1962

I would like to express my appreciation for the outstanding performance of the Air Reserve forces mobilized during the past year.

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Jul 26, 1962

I can assure you, Mr. Prime Minister, that this country will do everything that is within its power to implement the commitment that it made in signing the Geneva accord.

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Jul 26, 1962

We want to express our very warm welcome, Prime Minister, and Mr. Foreign Minister and members of your party.

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Jul 26, 1962

If you should fail, if the accord at Geneva should turn out to be merely paper, then, of course, relations all over the world would become more difficult, and the belief in negotiation would be subjected to a serious attack.

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Jul 26, 1962

Chairman Khrushchev and I, at Vienna, and other countries have committed themselves to the goal of the maintenance of a neutral and independent Laos.

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Jul 26, 1962

Mr. Prime Minister, you and your company are most welcome here, and I hope all will join me in drinking to His Majesty, the King.

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Jul 25, 1962

The announcement followed a meeting with Senators and Congressmen from the northwest.

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