John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, call upon the people of this Nation to observe Monday, November 11, as Veterans Day,

I appreciate very much the hospitality shown to all of us and the chance to visit what Congressman Mills has described as the greatest State in the Union.

The security of the dollar, therefore, involves the security of us all.

His broad talents and experience equip him admirably for the heavy responsibilities which now press upon him.

In short, every nation in the world has a direct interest, for the dollar is an international currency.

This Nation--the United States-must continue its efforts to meet the balance of payments problems now confronting us.

I congratulate you on what you have done.

We have attempted to increase the strength of the United States.

The United States will be richer and stronger.

I appreciate the chance to be here in Whiskeytown and to say a few words in this distinguished community.

We ought to keep our children in school and we ought to make them work.

I am proud to be here.

I appreciate the warm welcome, and I can tell you that this area of this State, as well as this State, as well as this country, can continue to look forward with a good deal of confidence and hope.

The great movements in this country's history, the great periods of intellectual and social activity, took place in those periods when we looked long range to the future.

The free, democratic system of government which places more burdens on the individual than any other system, must depend in its final analysis upon an informed citizenry.

In looking at the natural resources of the United States, I could not return to Washington safely without coming here to Tongue Point.

I want to see in 1963, and in 1970, and 1980 the best brains we have meeting the most difficult problems that this country has ever faced.

And shortly after this training activity begins, the Coast Guard will establish a helicopter rescue base here.

It is, therefore, a pleasure to be able to tell you that both the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard will shortly initiate activities here.

How many of our children who have talent will not have a chance to use it, will not get to a college or a university?

I urge, therefore, that the talented and able people of this State make the judgments on recreation and conservation and wise use of our resources now with a long look forward, not for this decade, but for the next generation.

I am impressed by nature and more impressed by man.

Early next year the Department of Defense will establish a Weapons System Acquisition Management School here at Tongue Point.

I want to express a warm thanks from a citizen from the other side of the country for your warm welcome today.

This rich country of ours must fulfill its promise to all of our citizens, and that can only be done by a national commitment to use all of our energy and all of our talents.