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President John F. Kennedy Speaks in the East Room

President John F. Kennedy Speaks in the East Room

President Kennedy speaks in the East Room on March 13, 1961, at the reception for the Latin American Diplomatic Corps. The President proposed the Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso), designed to promote economic cooperation between Latin American countries and the United States.

Date of Work
March 13, 1961
Credit
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum/NARA