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JFKWHA-162
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of February 7, 1963 (News Conference 48). The President begins the press conference by announcing reappointments of William McChesney Martin, Jr. as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Mr. C. Canby Balderston as Vice Chairman. Following this statement the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Cuban Missile Crisis and Soviet military personnel and weapons inspections in Cuba. President Kennedy also answers questions concerning President of France Charles de Gaulle’s blocking of Great Britain from the Common Market and his desire for an independent national deterrent.
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JFKWHA-160
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of January 24, 1963 (News Conference 47). The President begins the press conference by stating that countries comprising the Atlantic Alliance need to work together to successfully defeat communism. Following this statement the President answers questions on a variety of topics including air cover during the Bay of Pigs invasion, the test ban treaty, the tax bill, Britain’s admission into the Common Market, and the monetary cost of desegregation at the University of Mississippi.
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JFKWHA-158
Sound recording of the second part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The recording continues from [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-157). In his speech the President discusses his plans to strengthen the economy through tax reform and the need for Congress to respond to certain national matters, including health care, education, civil liberties, and resource management. He also addresses how the Sino-Soviet split, the ascendancy of developing nations, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will help curtail the spread and strength of communism. The recording’s volume is uneven. This is [Reel 2] (Accession Number WH-158) of 2 audio tape reels.
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JFKWHA-157
Sound recording of the first part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses his plans to strengthen the economy through tax reform and the need for Congress to respond to certain national matters, including health care, education, civil liberties, and resource management. He also addresses how the Sino-Soviet split, the ascendancy of developing nations, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will help curtail the spread and strength of communism. This is [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-157)of 2 audio tape reels. The recording continues on [Reel 2] (Accession Number WH-158).
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JFKWHA-155-009
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s to Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister of Great Britain, upon arrival at Windsor Field in Nassau, The Bahamas.
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JFKWHA-155-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President Jorge Alessandri of Chile at a luncheon held in the White House State Dining Room. In his toast President Kennedy explains the historical relationship between the two countries, to which President Alessandri responds by noting the similarities between the countries’ political systems and their shared duty to preserve democratic ideals.
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JFKWHA-155-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Chilean President Jorge Alesandri. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and thanks the Chilean citizens for their support during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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JFKWHA-155-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the swearing-in ceremonies of Christian A. Herter, Special Representative for Trade Negotiations, and William T. Gossett, Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the necessity to maintain an effective trade program and the country’s relationship with the expanding European Common Market.
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JFKWHA-154
Sound recording of the second part of President John F. Kennedy’s edited radio and television interview entitled “After Two Years: A Conversation with the President” broadcast by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). In the interview President Kennedy discusses America’s conflict with the Soviet Union, the spread of communism, and nuclear weapons proliferation. The interview includes remarks from journalists Bill Lawrence of ABC, George H. Herman of CBS, and Sander Vancour of NBC. Part one of the interview begins with JFKWHA-153.
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JFKWHA-153
Sound recording of the first part of President John F. Kennedy’s edited radio and television interview entitled “After Two Years: A Conversation with the President” broadcast by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). In the interview President Kennedy discusses his relationships with his advisers, his new perspective on Congressional activities, and foreign policy, with particular emphasis on Cuba, the Soviet Union, and military weapons development. The President discusses the creation of new programs, such as the Peace Corps and the Alliance for Progress, and cites his administration’s domestic accomplishments concerning labor, civil rights, social security, and area redevelopment. The interview includes remarks from journalists Bill Lawrence of ABC, George Herman of CBS, and Sander "Sandy" Vanocur of NBC. Part two of the interview continues with JFKWHA-154.
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JFKWHA-152
Sound recording of the third part of President John F. Kennedy’s unedited radio and television interview entitled “After Two Years: A Conversation with the President” broadcast by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). In the interview President Kennedy discusses the responsibilities of the press, his new perspective on Congressional activities, and foreign policy, with particular emphasis on Cuba, the Soviet Union, military weapons development, and nuclear weapons proliferation. The President discusses the creation of new programs, such as the Peace Corps and the Alliance for Progress, and cites his administration’s domestic accomplishments concerning labor, civil rights, social security, and area redevelopment. The interview includes remarks from journalists Bill Lawrence of ABC, George H. Herman of CBS, and Sander Vancour of NBC. The interview was recorded on December 16, 1962, and broadcast on December 17, 1962. Parts one and two of the interview begin with JFKWHA-150 and JFKWHA-151, respectively.
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JFKWHA-151
Sound recording of the second part of President John F. Kennedy’s unedited radio and television interview entitled “After Two Years: A Conversation with the President” broadcast by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). In the interview President Kennedy discusses America’s conflict with the Soviet Union, the spread of communism, nuclear weapons proliferation, efforts to improve international communication, and foreign policy, with particular emphasis on Berlin and Cuba. The interview was recorded on December 16, 1962, and broadcast on December 17, 1962. Part one of the interview begins with JFKWHA-150 and part three continues with JFKWHA-152.
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JFKWHA-150
Sound recording of the first part of President John F. Kennedy’s unedited radio and television interview entitled “After Two Years: A Conversation with the President” broadcast by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). In the interview President Kennedy discusses the state of the American economy, his relationships with his advisers, and foreign policy, with particular emphasis on Cuba and the Soviet Union. The interview includes remarks from journalists Bill Lawrence of ABC, George H. Herman of CBS, and Sander Vancour of NBC. The interview was recorded on December 16, 1962, and broadcast on December 17, 1962. Parts two and three of the interview continue with JFKWHA-151 and JFKWHA-152, respectively.
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JFKWHA-147
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of December 12, 1962 (News Conference 46). The President begins the press conference with a statement thanking the French government for loaning Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa to the United States for exhibition at the National Gallery in Washington D.C. He then states that disputes between the American Athletic Union and athletic federation groups are jeopardizing U.S. participation in international competition, including the 1964 Olympic Games, and urges the groups to put their differences aside immediately. Following these statements the President answers questions on a variety of topics including the alleged information breach of the National Security Council regarding Governor Adlai Stevenson, the possibility of a direct line between the United States and the Soviet Union, the situation in Cuba, and the Alliance for Progress. He also announces he would deposit his papers in a Presidential Library in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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JFKWHA-145-009
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, on the White House South Lawn. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Alliance for Progress and how the program will respond to the current situation in Cuba.
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JFKWHA-145-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Dr. Abridashid Ali Shermarke, Prime Minsiter of the Somali Republic, during a luncheon held in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the need for the United States to broaden their perspectives and appreciate other countries’ achievements.
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JFKWHA-145-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Dr. Abdirashid Ali Schermarke, Prime Minister of the Somali Republic, on the White House South Lawn.
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JFKWHA-075-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn to members of the American Legion following the presentation of the American Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal to Charles L. Bacon, National Commander of the American Legion. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the state of American military involvement in international crises, such as the division of Berlin, Germany and nations attempting to maintain or obtain independence.
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JFKWHA-074
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of February 21, 1962 (News Conference 25).The President begins the press conference with a statement concerning the successful orbiting of the earth by astronaut Colonel John Glenn in which he discusses the historical impact of the Colonel’s achievement, expressed his gratitude for congratulatory messages received from foreign heads of states, and pays tribute to those foreign governments whose cooperation allowed for the successful operation of the Mercury program tracking network. He then discusses a message he had received from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev in which the Premier suggested that it could be beneficial to the advancement of science if the Soviet Union and the United States cooperated in outer space exploration. Following this statement the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the possibility of United States-Soviet space cooperation, the situation in Berlin, nuclear testing, and the urban affairs proposal.
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JFKWHA-073
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of February 14, 1962 (News Conference 24). The President begins the press conference with a statement concerning the release of Soviet intelligence officer Colonel Rudolph Abel in exchange for the release of the American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and American student Frederic Pryor from detention in the Soviet Union and East Germany. Following this statement the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including United States involvement in Vietnam, the status of the nuclear test ban treaty, and restrictions on public statements by military personnel.
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JFKWHA-072-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to King Saud of Saudi Arabia at Andrews Air Force Base.
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JFKWHA-072-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden welcoming the members of the United States delegation to the Punta del Este Conference upon their return. In his speech President Kennedy congratulates the delegation, led by Secretary of State Dean Rusk, on their efforts to strengthen Pan-American relations and the Organization of American States (OAS).
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JFKWHA-071
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of February 7, 1962 (News Conference 23). The President begins the press conference by discussing United States nuclear disarmament policy and preparations by the United States to resume the atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. He then expresses his pleasure over the Senate’s decision to retain the scholarship provision in the pending college-aid bill. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the guerilla war in South Vietnam, atmospheric nuclear testing, nuclear disarmament, and the status of negotiations for a test ban treaty.
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JFKWHA-070
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of January 31, 1962 (News Conference 22). The President begins the press conference by welcoming Aleski Adzhubei, editor of the Soviet newspaper Izvestia and son-in-law of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and his wife [Rada Adzhubei] to the press conference. He then briefly expresses his approval of resolutions passed by the Organization of American States (OAS) at the Punta de Este conference, and discusses the surplus of costly material discovered in the national stockpiling program. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including United States-Soviet relations, the President’s urban affairs plan, the situations in Laos and Vietnam, and the national stockpiling program.
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JFKWHA-069
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of January 24, 1962 (News Conference 21). During this press conference President Kennedy answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including legislation, restrictions on public statements by military personnel, radiation in milk, and mail from Communist countries.