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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 6, 1962

No, I have seen--no, as far as I know, and I am sure I know, the invitation by the Mexican Government stands, and I am sure that this is a matter which the Mexican Government themselves can deal with more effectively than I could.

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Jun 6, 1962

What I would like to see is a more satisfactory and basic discussion on what are the rather sophisticated and technical questions of keeping our industrial society moving.

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Jun 6, 1962

I have full confidence in the basic strength and economic potential of this country and the free world.

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Jun 6, 1962

I think all of us have been impressed by the extraordinary example of Dr. Dooley, who went to the farthest reaches of this earth of ours in order to serve people whom we would not ordinarily regard as intimately related to us and so far…

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Jun 6, 1962

[Laughter] No, we have a different opinion about it, and we've made our views known, and I am continuing to hold mine and I am sure he does.

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Jun 6, 1962

I met Dr. Dooley, and it is with great pleasure that we present this medal to you, Mrs. Dooley.

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Jun 6, 1962

The Taft-Hartley Act puts the Government in, in case there is a strike.

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Jun 5, 1962

I also urge our citizens to pause during this day to rededicate themselves to the principles and ideals for which our flag stands.

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Jun 5, 1962

In times past, a simple phrase, '54-40 or fight' or 'to make the world safe for democracy' - that was enough.

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Jun 5, 1962

But I have spoken thus far only of the military challenges which your education must prepare you for.

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Jun 5, 1962

Above all, you will have a responsibility to deter war as well as to fight it.

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Jun 4, 1962

I did not mean to imply that it was the AMA who had originally applied to the Social Security System the term 'cruel hoax' which Dr. Annis had used to describe our medical insurance program--but I am certain you will recall that this very…

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Jun 4, 1962

Your own efforts to maintain the independence and viability of your country are well known here.

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Jun 4, 1962

Your Beatitude, we are honored to have you here in Washington.

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Jun 4, 1962

We want to express our very warm welcome to our distinguished visitor who comes from a most ancient country, representing a most ancient people, and also a young country.

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Jun 4, 1962

Your country occupies a most significant, strategic position in the world today.

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Jun 4, 1962

They have all been unusually fortunate in their wives and in their children, and we want them to know that they have served their country, all of them, in a way which I am sure for the rest of their lives will be a source of satisfaction…

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Jun 4, 1962

I cannot imagine better representatives of what we like to think our country stands for than the four men who have taken part in flights.

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