following the heading. Other editorial devices, such as text notes, footnotes, and cross references, have been held to a minimum. Remarks or addresses were delivered in Washington, D.C., unless otherwise indicated. Similarly, statements, messages, and letters were issued from the White House in Washington unless otherwise indicated. The planning and publication of this series is under the direction of David C. Eberhart of the Office of the Federal Register. The editor of the present volume was Warren R. Reid, assisted by Mildred B. Berry. Frederick L. Holborn, Special Assistant in the White House Office, provided aid and counsel in the selection and annotation of the materials. Frank H. Mortimer of the Government Printing Office developed the typography and design. WAYNE C. GROVER Archivist of the United States BERNARD L. BOUTIN Administrator of General Services April 23, 1962 IX CONTENTS FRONTISPIECE-Picture of the President taken at his home in Page XI LIST OF ITEMS I Inaugural Address. January 20, 1961 2 Exchange of Greetings With Leaders of the Soviet Union. January 21, 1961 Page I 3 3 Remarks at a Meeting of the Democratic National Committee. January 21, 1961 4 4 Remarks at the Swearing-In Ceremonies for the Members of the Cabinet. January 21, 1961 5 5 Statement by the President Concerning the Appointment of Frank B. Ellis as Director, Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization. January 23, 1961 6 Memorandum to Federal Agencies on the Duties of the Director of the Food-for-Peace Program. January 24, 1961 7 Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Urging Enactment of a Distressed Area Redevelopment Bill. January 25, 1961 8 The President's News Conference of January 25, 1961 5 6 7 8 9 Letter to Secretary Ribicoff Requesting Him To Undertake Direction of Cuban Refugee Activities. January 27, 1961 17 10 Remarks at a Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception for Presidential Appointees. January 29, 1961 18 Annual Message to the Congress on the State of the Union. 12 Message Greeting President Quadros of Brazil on the 13 Message to President Kubitschek of Brazil. January 31, 1961 XIII 19 28 28 |