Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-012
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at an Armistice Day wreath laying ceremony held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. In his speech the President discusses the importance of observing peace on Veteran's Day, and remembering those who lost lives fighting for their country. Materials in this folder include a memorandum handwritten by the President, a reading copy of the President's speech, various military news releases, historical information regarding Arlington Cemetery, and a program from the Veteran's Day ceremony.