National American Jewish Congress Week was launched here yesterday with a breakfast meeting at which the principal speaker was Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts. During the week, which has been proclaimed officially by mayors and governors in various cities and states, the Congress will stress the unfinished business” of the American democracy which include problems affecting citizens of every race, color and creed.
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