In this address at American University, President John F. Kennedy spoke of his aims towards world peace and a nuclear test ban treaty.
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In this address at American University, President John F. Kennedy spoke of his aims towards world peace and a nuclear test ban treaty.
This primary source comes from the Collection JFK-3: Papers of John F. Kennedy: Presidential Papers: President's Office Files.
National Archives Identifier: 193862
Full Citation: American University Speech June 10, 1963; 6/10/1963; John F. Kennedy President’s Office Files; Speech Files; Address at American; University, Washington, DC; Papers of President Kennedy: President’s Office Files: Speech File, 1961 – 1963; Collection JFK-3: Papers of John F. Kennedy: Presidential Papers: President’s Office Files,; John F. Kennedy Library, Boston, MA. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/kennedy-american-university-speech/, April 1, 2026]
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