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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-056-r02
Sound recording of a Turkish-language radio documentary called “John F. Kennedy - Death of a Great Man: His Assassination, United Nation Mourns” from the "Window to the World" series. The series is described on the tape box label as a "weekly dramatized newsreel program of Turkish Radios (Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir)." The program contains excerpts of remarks by President Kennedy. The program was jointly produced by Radio Ankara and the United States Information Service (USIS) Ankara, and first aired on February 16, 1964. The program was produced and broadcast as the result of voting by "Window to the World" listeners for the most important event of 1963. Production credit on tape box label: "Radio Ankara/USIS Ankara joint production. Produced by Mahmut Tali Ongoren of Radio Ankara." Accession MR-1965-093-r02.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-056-r01
Sound recording of a Turkish-language radio documentary called “John F. Kennedy - Life and Work of a Great Man” from the "Window to the World" series. The series is described on the tape box label as a "weekly dramatized newsreel program of Turkish Radios (Ankara, Istanbul, and Izmir)." The program contains excerpts of remarks by President Kennedy. The program was jointly produced by Radio Ankara and the United States Information Service (USIS) Ankara, and first aired on November 23, 1963 (a day after the death of President Kennedy). Production credit on tape box label: "Radio Ankara/USIS Ankara joint production. Producers: Mahmut Tali Ongoren of Radio Ankara, Kemal A. Tanindi of USIS Ankara." Accession MR-1965-093-r01.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-054-r02-01
Sound recordings made by the United States Information Service (USIS) during First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's trip to Pakistan in late March 1962. The recordings continue from reel 1. A Pakistani boy and a Pakistani girl each recite President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. The recording ends in mid-sentence. This is item 1 of two on reel 2 of 2 audio tape/reels. Accession MR-1965-291-r02.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-054-r01
Sound recordings made by the United States Information Service (USIS) during First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's trip to Pakistan in late March 1962. An unidentified speaker reads an excerpt in Urdu from James M. Burns's biography of President John F. Kennedy. A Pakistani reporter interviews the First Lady at the President's Palace, Karachi, Pakistan, on the day of her departure from Pakistan. Also included are the First Lady's remarks during a visit to Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Pakistan. This is reel 1 of 2 audio tape reels. The recordings continue on reel 2. Accession MR-1965-291-r01.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-053
Sound recording of a radio program called "Window on the World," produced by the United States Information Service (USIS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The speaker is Tarzie Vittachi. Vittachi reflects on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and reactions of leaders and citizens in Asia and worldwide. Vittachi also discusses relations between India, China, and other countries. The recording seems to end abruptly. A brief segment from a Voice of America (VOA) program called "Reporter at Large" follows the program. The date "9/7/63" is written on the tape box label [not the correct date of the "Window on the World" program]. Accession MR-1984-015.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-052
Sound recording of an undated Japanese-language radio broadcast called "Things That Sustain the U.S.A." Information on tape box label: "Prof. Kenichi Nakaya of Tokyo University," and "News in Focus." Accession MR-1965-099.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-051
Sound recording of an undated Japanese-language radio broadcast produced by the United States Information Service (USIS) called "The Work of the Late President Kennedy." The recording includes excerpts from State Funeral ceremonies following the death of President John F. Kennedy. Information on tape box label: "By: Minoru Omori, Foreign News Chief, The Mainichi Shimbum," and "World in Review," and "USIS Feature." Accession MR-1965-098.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-050
Sound recording of an undated Japanese-language radio broadcast produced by the United States Information Service (USIS) called "The Death of President Kennedy and the Attitude of Communist China and the U.S.S.R." [Soviet Union]. Information on tape box label: "By: Ryozo Tanihata, Expert on USSR Affairs," and "World in Review." Accession MR-1965-097.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-049
Sound recording of an undated Japanese-language radio broadcast produced by the United States Information Service (USIS) called "The World of the Past Year." Information on tape box label: "By: Toshikazu Kase, Foreign Affairs Commentator," and "News in Focus." Accession MR-1965-096.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-048
Sound recording of an undated Japanese-language radio broadcast produced by the United States Information Service (USIS) called "The Communications Satellite and President Kennedy." Information on tape box label: "By: Yoshihisa Okuda, Science Commentator," and "World in Review." Accession MR-1965-095.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-20
Motion picture covering the visit of Prime Minister A. Milton Obote of Uganda to the United States (narration throughout the film). Prime Minister Obote and other Ugandan officials arrive by plane. Assistant U.S. Secretary of State G. Mennen Williams makes remarks greeting the Prime Minister and his party at the airport, and the Prime Minister also makes remarks; U.S. Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke is also present to greet the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister visits the White House, Washington, D.C., and meets President John F. Kennedy in the White House Cabinet Room. At Blair House, the Prime Minister stands with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy outside and discusses Uganda with the press inside. The Prime Minister visits the Lincoln Memorial. At the United Nations (UN) in New York the Prime Minister observes the raising of Uganda's flag and addresses the UN General Assembly. Source: United States Information Agency (USIA); Onscreen credit reads: "Presented by United States Information Service" (USIS). Produced by: Hearst Metrotone Productions. Received from Paul Fisher, White House, 9/18/64.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-07
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's address at the commencement ceremony for American University held at the John M. Reeves Athletic Center in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 1963. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, John F. Kennedy, 1963: Item 232." This is an edited production, and portions of President Kennedy’s address are omitted. Footage of President Kennedy delivering his remarks is edited together with B-roll footage. In his speech President Kennedy asks the graduates to re-examine their attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War. The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Finally, he explains that the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests on the condition that other countries uphold this same promise. Source: United States Information Agency (USIA); Onscreen credit reads: "Presented by United States Information Service" (USIS). Produced by: Vision Associates. Onscreen credit reads: “Selected Photographs from The Family of Man by courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.”
Photograph
R. Sargent Shriver Personal Papers
RSSPP-028-010-p0013
Photograph of Sargent Shriver, Director of the Peace Corps, in Manila, Philippines as part of an eight nation tour. Caption on verso of photo reads: "United States Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver chats with Ma Khin Khin Hla whome [sic] he met in Washington when she represented Burma at the New York Herald Tribune Youth Forum. In the center is U Soe Tin, Executive Secretary of the Burmese Foreign Office. Burma, June, '61 [sic], USIS Photo, Rangoon."
Photograph
R. Sargent Shriver Personal Papers
RSSPP-028-010-p0011
Photograph of Sargent Shriver, Director of the Peace Corps, in Rangoon, Burma as part of an eight nation tour. Caption on verso of photo reads: "Burmese Prime Minister U Nu greets Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver, USIS photo, Rangoon, Burma, May '61."
Photograph
R. Sargent Shriver Personal Papers
RSSPP-028-010-p0009
Photograph of Sargent Shriver, Director of the Peace Corps, in Rangoon, Burma as part of an eight nation tour. Caption on verso of photo reads: "Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver [center] joins his host, Dr. E. Maung, Burmese Acting Foreign Minister [right], and his wife [left], at dinner on May 9." A stamp on the verso reads, "USIS PHOTO, RANGOON, BURMA."
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065-009-p0023
United States Ambassador to India John Kenneth Galbraith walking through an underground mine in India. Special Assistant to the President Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., sent the photographs to President John F. Kennedy with a memorandum dated July 18, 1961. The following is stamped on the verso of the photograph: "Ref. No. 009820, Photo Lab, USIS (India)."
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065-009-p0021
United States Ambassador to India John Kenneth Galbraith walking with unidentified mine workers through an underground mine in India. Special Assistant to the President Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. sent the photographs to President John F. Kennedy with a memorandum dated July 18, 1961. The following is stamped on the verso of the photograph: "Ref. No. 009819, Photo Lab, USIS (India)."
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-118a-005-p0035
United States Ambassador John Kenneth Galbraith standing with a tiger. The photograph was taken in India by the United States Information Service (USIS). Inscribed in blue ink on the front of the photograph is: "Dear Mr. President. Would you like some help with Senator Kenneth Keating? Ken." Ambassador Galbraith sent the photograph with an undated memorandum to President John F. Kennedy.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-118a-004-p0022
United States Ambassador to India John Kenneth Galbraith, his wife Kitty, and other unidentified individuals in a boat on a river. The photograph was taken by the United States Information Service (USIS) and sent to President John F. Kennedy with a letter from Ambassador Galbraith dated May 5, 1962. In the letter, Ambassador Galbraith indicates this is a photograph "of our approach up the river to Bhutan."
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-118a-004-p0020
United States Ambassador to India John Kenneth Galbraith greeting the Maharaja of Sikkim, Tashi Namgyal. The photograph was taken by the United States Information Service (USIS) and sent to President John F. Kennedy with a letter from Ambassador Galbraith dated May 5, 1962. A stamp on the verso of the photograph reads: "REF. No. 016391 PHOTO LAB USIS (India)."
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-118a-001-p0061
An unidentified man holding a cheetah cub. An unidentified young boy is petting the cub. The photograph was taken in India by the United States Information Service (USIS).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-129-007-p0008
The Adjei family during their visit to the United States Information Service (USIS) Office in Accra, Ghana. The Adjei family named their baby John Kennedy Adjei in honor of President John F. Kennedy. The following is inscribed on the verso of the photograph in blue ink: "USIS Accra." Identified as standing left to right are: the Adjei's nephew, Mrs. Adjei (holding John Kennedy Adjei in her arms), Mr. P. Y. Adjei (holding "Young John F. Kennedy," a book the USIS presented to him), and an unidentified USIS officer.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-118a-008-p0137
The "Western Rocket" train with an inset showing United States Ambassador John Kenneth Galbraith at the controls, during his ten day tour of American-aided projects in India. Inscribed in red ink on the front of the photograph is: "The Train." The photograph was taken in India by the United States Information Service (USIS).
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-118a-004-p0024
United States Ambassador to India John Kenneth Galbraith, his wife Kitty, and an unidentified man riding an elephant. The photograph was taken by the United States Information Service (USIS) and sent to President John F. Kennedy with a letter from Ambassador Galbraith dated May 5, 1962. In the letter, Ambassador Galbraith indicates this photograph was taken en route to "the special village in Bhutan" where a reception was held.
Photograph
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-001-p0032
Special Assistant to the President Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., and Director, Food for Peace, George S. McGovern with an unidentified man in a village schoolhouse south of Madras, India. The unidentified man is pointing to a photograph of President John F. Kennedy which is enshrined beneath a photograph of Mahatma Gandhi. Arthur Schlesinger sent the photograph to President Kennedy with a letter dated February 15, 1962. The following is stamped on the verso of the photograph: "Ref. No: , Photo Lab, USIS, Madras."