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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 26, 1962

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.

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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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Jun 26, 1962

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.

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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

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.

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Jun 24, 1962

Colombia was the only country in this hemisphere in the south that sent troops to Korea.

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Jun 24, 1962

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.

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Jun 24, 1962

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.

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Jun 24, 1962

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…

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Jun 23, 1962

I am establishing a Committee on Equality of Opportunity in the Armed forces, and I ask that you serve as Chairman of the Committee.

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Jun 21, 1962

I hope that it will be possible for people to be assigned to each of the companies who have the responsibility.

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Jun 21, 1962

It is very easy to make speeches about what ought to be done about this country and how it can be improved.

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Jun 21, 1962

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.

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Jun 21, 1962

We recognize they are dependent upon the finest shifts in international trade whether there is going to be prosperity or not.

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Jun 21, 1962

I want to express my thanks to the Vice President, who has been particularly active as the chairman of this.

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Jun 21, 1962

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.

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Jun 21, 1962

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.

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Jun 21, 1962

All of you go to a continent about which we know very little.

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Jun 21, 1962

This is only one phase of the whole challenge which is very serious.

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Jun 21, 1962

I am constantly impressed by the great convulsion which a fight for revolution brings, the extraordinary talent it brings to the surface.

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Jun 21, 1962

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.

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