John Fitzgerald Kennedy
The Public Record
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.
I hope that after the exhibition is completed here it can go to other parts of the country so that other Americans can see it.
In addition, I think it tells us something about one of our most distinguished Presidents.
Secondly, I want to emphasize once again how deeply I am convinced that the passage this year of the trade expansion bill, on which one House will vote tomorrow, is vital to the future of this country.
I want to express the appreciation, I know, of all of us to the Archives for the devoted work of those who have made this exhibit possible.
Colombia was the only country in this hemisphere in the south that sent troops to Korea.
So, President-elect, you are most welcome here, and we drink to your very good health and success in your administration, to the well-being of the people of Colombia, and to the good health of the President of Colombia.
Two of our young men in the Peace Corps died in his country a few weeks ago as evidence of our desire for peaceful cooperation.
It was the most spontaneous outpouring of friendship for the United States which I have seen, and which I think was extremely helpful not only in giving us a warm feeling of welcome, but also in indicating the happy relations which can…
I am establishing a Committee on Equality of Opportunity in the Armed forces, and I ask that you serve as Chairman of the Committee.
I hope that it will be possible for people to be assigned to each of the companies who have the responsibility.
It is very easy to make speeches about what ought to be done about this country and how it can be improved.
They are faced with the job of building a new country, lacking skilled administrators, lacking the traditions of self-government, and they represent an extraordinary group of people.
We recognize they are dependent upon the finest shifts in international trade whether there is going to be prosperity or not.
I want to express my thanks to the Vice President, who has been particularly active as the chairman of this.
I think that you will have the feeling of having served this country and, in a broader sense, the free community of people in a very crucial time.
The problems they face today in every case, they have told me, were far more difficult than the problems they faced in the fight for independence.
I am constantly impressed by the great convulsion which a fight for revolution brings, the extraordinary talent it brings to the surface.
They are faced with, in a sense, the far more pedestrian but more difficult challenge after the fight for independence has been won, which carries its own built-in enthusiasm.





