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Original period three-page White House press release issued on November 19, 1963, containing President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to the executives of state education associations and officers of the National Education Association at the White House. Measuring 8.5 x 14” per page, the release was distributed by the Office of the White House Press Secretary and preserves Kennedy’s comments on education funding, national priorities, and the growing demands being placed upon America’s schools during the final week of his presidency.

Near fine condition.

In his remarks, Kennedy welcomed representatives of the National Education Association and emphasized the importance of investing in American education at every level. He discussed the rapid growth of the nation’s student population, the need for expanded educational opportunities, and the responsibility of Congress to support schools and colleges through meaningful legislation. Kennedy argued that education represented one of the nation’s most pressing obligations and expressed his belief that contemporary congressional action in the field could rank among the most significant educational achievements in American history.

Issued just three days before Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas, this press release represents one of the final policy statements released by the Kennedy White House. It captures the President’s commitment to education as a cornerstone of national progress and reflects the broader themes of the New Frontier era.

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