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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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Jun 27, 1962

So I am grateful to all those who participated in a very important public service, and they are to be congratulated.

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Jun 27, 1962

It was hoped that they would go over the book at home and read more about the Presidents who interested them most.

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Jun 27, 1962

This started out, as Mrs. Kennedy tells in her foreword, to be, in a sense, a book for boys and girls so that they would get more out of their visit to the White House.

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Jun 27, 1962

The White House, it seems to me, is becoming of greater and greater interest to Americans.

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Jun 27, 1962

And I also want to express my warmest congratulations and appreciation to my wife.

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Jun 26, 1962

Our naval history is one of the most exciting threads that runs throughout the long history of our country.

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Jun 26, 1962

And I am hopeful that the Congress will report out legislation which will assist schools of higher learning and also that some arrangement will be made on scholarships, and that all schools will be treated as they are in research grants…

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Jun 26, 1962

It is important to have it understood that on this point the United States speaks with one voice.

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Jun 26, 1962

I think that my statement represents the view of the United States Government, and the view of the United States Government is regulated by the resolution which was passed in--by the Congress in 1954.

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Jun 26, 1962

Some Democrats vote with the Republicans, and have for a good many years.

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Jun 26, 1962

In my own discussion of this issue in the campaign of 1960, I made it quite clear that I was in agreement with President Eisenhower’s position on this matter.

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Jun 26, 1962

My views on the matter in 1954 when the treaty came up are well known.

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Jun 26, 1962

Our basic position has always been that we are opposed to the use of force in this area.

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Jun 26, 1962

And we are very indebted to him for participating in this exhibit.

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Jun 26, 1962

So this was not a question of putting large financial resources into buying it the easy way but instead, day after day, year after year it was built up, and now it is extraordinary.

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Jun 26, 1962

In addition, we have in this case a very easy remedy and that is to pray ourselves.

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Jun 26, 1962

I don't know whether they--I would characterize them as my most vigorous supporters, but I would say that there has been criticism.

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Jun 26, 1962

In addition, I think it tells us something about one of our most distinguished Presidents.

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