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Original period two-page White House press release issued on November 21, 1963, containing President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremonies for the Aero-Space Medical Health Center at Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Measuring 8.5 x 14” per page, the release was distributed by the Office of the White House Press Secretary and bears the notation “As Actually Delivered,” preserving Kennedy’s remarks exactly as presented during the first day of his final trip to Texas.

Near fine condition.

In this address, Kennedy reflected on the ideals of the “New Frontier” and praised the pioneering work being conducted at Brooks Air Force Base and the Aerospace Medical Center. Speaking at a time when the United States was fully engaged in the Space Race, Kennedy emphasized the importance of aerospace medicine and scientific research, explaining how discoveries made in support of human spaceflight would benefit life on Earth. He cited advances in medicine, environmental science, and human performance as examples of the broader value of America’s investment in space exploration.

Issued just one day before the President’s assassination in Dallas, this press release documents one of Kennedy’s final public appearances and captures his enduring commitment to science, innovation, and the nation’s space program. Original White House releases from Kennedy’s last Texas trip are highly sought after historical artifacts, offering a direct connection to the final hours of one of America’s most influential presidents.

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