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January 11, 1962 State of the Union Address

This was the date of John F. Kennedy's annual State of the Union Address. He had proposed several policy implementations that would help combat the "economic offensive mounted by the Soviet Union and her Communist allies" .

Part of JFK's proposal was to lower the tariffs on internationally-traded goods. He also advocated the lowered of taxes along with the increase of public works spending. A new farm program was also recommended and federal aid to public schools.

Additionally, JFK stated the intention of the West to fight for rights in Berlin, Germany. This was in reference to the fact that the Soviet was demanding that Germany be re-united under the Communist rule.

Taken from: https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/january11th.html