Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-184-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks for radio and television regarding the renewal of racial strife in Birmingham, Alabama. In his address the President condemns the bombings, rioting, and general violence of the previous evening and calls for all Birmingham citizens to put an end to the strife. The President also announces that the government will do what is necessary to preserve the peace and that, if needed, the Alabama National Guard is ready for service.