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Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-020
Sound recording of a speech called "Education in the World Today" delivered by Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow, possibly on May 17, 1962 (the date is uncertain). An unidentified speaker summarizes Director Murrow's experience in the field of education and then introduces Director Murrow. Director Murrow describes the USIA's involvement in education abroad, mentioning resources available at USIA libraries, "bi-national centers" established to promote ties between host countries and the United States, English language lessons, and the distribution of books and other educational resources. Director Murrow also mentions ideological resources distributed abroad by the communist Soviet Union and the nature of cold war challenges. Accession MR-1972-096-020.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the U.S. Information Agency (USIA). Materials include a study on, "The Image of American Youth and American Women in Western Europe;" a report on, "Reactions to President Kennedy's Address on Latin America," by the USIA Office of Research and Analysis; a memorandum to President-elect Kennedy from Senator George A. Smathers titled, "Need for New Type of Leadership and Renovation for the U.S. Information Agency;" and copies of speeches by USIA Director Edward R. Murrow. Of note is a letter from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to Acting Director of USIA Abbott Washburn concerning an education program proposal by Washburn.