Special Message from President Kennedy to Congress on Urgent National Needs

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Description

In his address the President argues for increased defense spending and support for the nation’s space program.

This speech comes from a file that contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy’s secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy’s urgent message to Congress. Materials in this folder include a draft, press copies and a reading copy of the speech.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Collection JFK-3: Papers of John F. Kennedy: Presidential Papers: President's Office Files.

National Archives Identifier: 193914

Full Citation: Special Message from President Kennedy to Congress on Urgent National Needs; 5/25/1961; Speech Files, 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/special-message-from-president-kennedy-to-congress-on-urgent-national-needs/, April 5, 2026]

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