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 1, 1963
Our military assistance program has been an essential element in keeping the boundary of Soviet and Chinese military power relatively stable for over a decade.
Apr 1, 1963
Freedom is not on the run anywhere in the world--not in Europe, Asia, Africa, or Latin America--as it might well have been without U.S. aid.
Apr 1, 1963
The contribution of this program to our national interest clearly outweighs its cost.
Mar 26, 1963
A good many of our sons have fought there, lived there, in war and in peace.
Mar 26, 1963
It gives me pleasure to have this opportunity of assuring Your Majesty that while I remain head of this nation I shall not cease to promote every measure that may contribute to the friendship and harmony which so happily subsist between…
Mar 26, 1963
For all these reasons we are particularly glad to welcome you here at the present time.
Mar 24, 1963
A close working relationship between the civil servants on the one hand and the recipients of the service on the other is necessary for our programs to take hold and result in the betterment of living conditions on our Indian Reservations.
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