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JFKWHA-240-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at the Miami International Airport in Florida. In his speech President Kennedy explains the purpose of political parties, and discusses aspects of the Democratic Party platform, such as education, employment, and economic security for the aged.
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JFKWHA-236-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a dinner sponsored by the Democratic County Executive Committee held at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his confidence in the ideals of the Democratic Party, and commends the elected officials of Philadelphia for their tradition of progressive, democratic government. The President also explains his administration’s accomplishments, specifically in the areas of housing, civil rights, education, economic growth, and public assistance programs.
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JFKWHA-232-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at “New England’s Salute to the President” held in the National Guard Armory in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech President Kennedy commends the current Democratic Congressional representatives for their efforts to improve civil rights, education, and economic issues.
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JFKWHA-211-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s television and radio statement following a Congressional cut in the Mutual Security Act. In his speech the President characterizes the decision to reduce foreign aid expenditures as shortsighted and dangerously partisan, explaining how a decrease in foreign assistance will weaken the Alliance for Progress and undermine the United States' efforts to curtail the spread of communism.
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JFKWHA-195-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s taped remarks in support of Senator Vance Hartke of Indiana.
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JFKWHA-193-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a breakfast held at the Hollywood Palladium for the Women's Division of the Democratic State Central Committee of California. In his speech the President identifies four major issues facing the country: civil rights, education, unemployment, and economic lethargy.
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JFKWHA-189-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at El Paso International Airport in El Paso, Texas. In his speech the President correlates the core values of Texas with those of the Democratic Party.
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JFKWHA-187-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at "New York's Birthday Salute to the President" held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In his speech the President discusses the differences between the country's primary political parties and characterizes the Democratic Party as "the party of hope."
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JFKWHA-184-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s taped remarks for the Oklahoma Jefferson-Jackson Day fundraising dinner. In his speech the President explains the importance of a strong Democratic Party in preparation for the 1964 elections.
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JFKWHA-180-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s taped remarks for later release to a group of Pennsylvania Democrats from the Cabinet Room of the White House. In his statement the President regrets his inability to attend a dinner honoring Democratic officials who were victorious in the November election, and offers congratulations to the winners and the many Democratic workers who helped to make the victories possible.
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JFKWHA-101-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at “New York’s Birthday Salute to the President” held in Madison Square Garden in New York City. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the vigor of the Democratic Party, and addresses the ongoing partisan struggle that impedes the government’s ability to achieve certain goals, such as racial equality, improved education, decreased unemployment, dependable protection for the elderly, and supremacy in space exploration.
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JFKWHA-097-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn to participants in the 1962 Campaign Conference for Democratic Women. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of women as individual voters in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections.
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JFKWHA-094-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the Jefferson-Jackson-Kennedy dinner held at the Milwaukee Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech President Kennedy discusses several of his administration’s programs, including the disarmament process, the Alliance for Progress, and international space exploration.
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JFKWHA-141-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to Democratic precinct workers at the Arie Crown Theater in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech President Kennedy encourages his audience to elect Senatorial candidate Sidney Yates.
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JFKWHA-141-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a dinner for the Democratic Party of Cook County held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech President Kennedy highlights the fundamental differences between the country’s political parties, and discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Illinois in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections. The President also encourages his audience to elect Senatorial candidate Sidney Yates.
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JFKWHA-141-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Democratic rally held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. In his speech President Kennedy discusses how partisan politics have negatively affected the country’s agricultural welfare, and encourages his audience to elect Democratic representatives in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections.
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JFKWHA-140-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio. In his speech President Kennedy explains how the legislation created by Congressional representatives affects all of the country’s citizens. The President discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Ohio in order for the nation to progress in areas such as labor, housing, and urban renewal.
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JFKWHA-140-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the New Haven Green in New Haven, Connecticut. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives in order for the nation to progress in areas such as labor, housing, and health care.
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JFKWHA-140-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Democratic rally held in Waterbury, Connecticut. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Connecticut in order for the nation to progress in areas such as labor, education, and social services. The President encourages his audience to re-elect Governor John N. Dempsey, re-elect Congressman John S. Monagan, and elect candidates Bernard Grabowski and Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff.
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JFKWHA-140-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Bridgeport Municipal Airport in Stratford, Connecticut. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Connecticut in order for the nation to progress in areas such as labor, education, and social services. The President encourages his audience to re-elect Governor John N. Dempsey, re-elect Congressman John S. Monagan, and elect candidates Frank Lennon and Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff.
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JFKWHA-139-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Louisville, Kentucky. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Kentucky in order for the nation to progress in areas such as labor, education, natural resources, and area redevelopment. The President encourages his audience to elect Wilson Wyatt as Governor and re-elect Frank Burke as Senator.
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JFKWHA-138-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at Standiford Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Kentucky in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections.
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JFKWHA-138-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a rally at the Indianapolis Airport in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Indiana in order for the nation to progress in areas such as labor, housing, agriculture, and national defense.
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JFKWHA-138-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a rally in an A & P parking lot in Monessen, Pennsylvania. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Pennsylvania in order for the nation to progress in areas such as education, agriculture, and federal assistance programs.
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JFKWHA-137-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the City Hall in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of electing Democratic representatives from Pennsylvania in order for the nation to progress in areas such as housing, health care, education, and agriculture.