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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-039
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a dinner honoring Matthew McCloskey upon his appointment as Ambassador to Ireland held in the Grand Ballroom of the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. Materials in this folder include a memorandum of suggested remarks from Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. and press copy of the speech, in addition to an excerpt from the Realities article "How the French See Themselves."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-029
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning St. Patrick's Day in 1962. Materials in this folder include a memorandum copy of the President's statement and a copy of a speech entitled "The Day We Celebrate" by an unnamed speaker at the 225th anniversary dinner of The Charitable Irish Society of Boston at the Sheraton-Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-028-006
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln. Materials consist of a handwritten letter from Irish author and playwright Brendan Behan to President John F. Kennedy, containing an anecdote about the 15th century head of the Fitzgerald clan, and a typewritten transcription of the letter.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-024-021
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and consists primarily of Department of State recommendations for gifts and autographed photographs of President Kennedy to be given to dignitaries and officials during the President's visit to Ireland on his forthcoming trip to Europe. Copies of the President's daily schedules for the trip are also included. Of note is correspondence with Reverend Monsignor Patrick O'Flaherty regarding the Irish Brigade Flag from the Battle of Fredericksburg donated for presentation to Irish President Eamon de Valera. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-026
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Sean Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his remarks the President discusses the international significance of Ireland's struggle for independence. Prime Minister Lemass explains the unique status of small nations, and discusses President Kennedy's legacy in both American and Irish history.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-025
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of remarks between President John F. Kennedy and Sean Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, upon the latter's arrival on the South Lawn of the White House. In his remarks the President discusses his recent trip to Ireland and the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent. Prime Minister Lemass discusses the historical relationship between Ireland and the United States, noting a common struggle for independence and a shared dedication to the ideals of freedom and democracy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-042
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at Shannon Airport upon his departure from Ireland. In his speech the President thanks the Irish citizens for their hospitality, and shares his impressions of Ireland's uniqueness, citing its literary tradition, immigration patterns, and reverence for history.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-041
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to Irish President Eamon de Valera and Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Sean Lemass at Shannon Airport, thanking them and their constituents for the hospitality he received during his visit.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-040
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Green Park Race Course in Limerick, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses Ireland's unique philosophical understanding of the nature of freedom and independence, and announces his hopes to return to Ireland, stating, "This is not the land of my birth, but it is the land for which hold the greatest affection, and I certainly will come back in the springtime."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-039
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses Ireland's pattern of emigration to the United States, and explains the personal significance of his trip to Ireland, stating, "I must say that though other days may not be so bright, as we look toward the future, that the brightest days will continue to be those we spent with you here in Ireland."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-038
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the National University of Ireland. In his speech the President thanks Trinity College and the National University of Ireland for the honorary degrees bestowed upon him, discusses the long-standing prominence of Irish educational institutions, and explains the mission of the recently established American Irish Foundation. Materials in this folder include note cards with handwritten notations by the President, a copy of the degree from the University of Dublin, multi-lingual programs for the ceremony, and a letter from D.E.W. Wormell, Professor of Latin at Trinity College.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-037
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at a civic and academic reception in Dublin Castle's St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin, Ireland. In his speech the President commends Ireland on its rigorous educational institutions, and characterizes education as a precondition to democracy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-036
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address to the Oireachtas Éireann, the national parliament of Ireland, at Leinster House in Dublin, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses the historic relationship between Ireland and the United States, describes the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent, and commends the representatives on Ireland's social, political, and economic advancements following the Famine. President Kennedy also explains the necessity for cooperative international relations in an increasingly global society, famously noting, "The supreme reality of our time is our indivisibility as children of God and the common vulnerability of this planet." Materials in this folder include various memoranda, a draft, a press copy, and a reading copy of the speech, and press releases concerning the President's presentation of the flag of the 69th New York Volunteers Irish Brigade to the Irish people. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-035
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the City Hall in Cork, Ireland upon receiving Freedom of the City, a civic award typically conferred to visiting dignitaries for their contributions to the city. In his speech the President thanks the city for the honor bestowed upon him, discusses Ireland's unique history of immigration, and explains the necessity for strong, cooperative international relations in a climate of increasing globalization.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-034
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at Redmond Place in Wexford, Ireland. In his speech the President expresses his pleasure at returning to his family's original county, discusses the many contributions of Irish Americans to the country's efforts, and commends the Irish people on maintaining a strong national identity in spite of an extended period of foreign rule.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-032
This folder contains note cards of prepared remarks with handwritten notations by President John F. Kennedy for his 1963 visit to Ireland. Topics include Ireland's foreign aid policies, the historical relationship between Ireland and the United States, and Irish philosophical writings on the nature of freedom.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-031
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Dublin Airport upon his arrival in Ireland. In his speech the President expresses his pleasure at the opportunity to visit Ireland, due to his own Irish heritage and Ireland's unique history of immigration. Materials in this folder include note cards and press copies of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-108-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's trip to Ireland. Materials in this folder include itineraries, newspaper articles, lists of significant Irish officials, letters of thanks for courtesies extended to the President during his trip, and memoranda regarding the creation of the American-Irish Foundation and an honorary degree from the National University of Ireland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119a-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ireland. Materials pertain to gifts from President Kennedy to the President of Ireland Eamon de Valera, Minister of External Affairs Frank Aiken, and Taoiseach Sean Lemass; a visit to the United States by Lemass; and a letter to Evelyn Lincoln from Secretary to the United States Ambassador to Ireland Mary Alice Childs regarding the forwarding of condolence letters.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119a-002
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ireland. Materials include correspondence between President Kennedy, the President of Ireland Eamon de Valera, United States Ambassador to Ireland Matthew H. McClosky, and others regarding President Kennedy's trip to Ireland. Also included in this folder is correspondence regarding gifts given and received by President Kennedy. Of note is a souvenir postcard of the President’s visit to Ireland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119a-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ireland. Materials consist of correspondence between the United States Ambassador to Ireland Grant Stockdale and Evelyn Lincoln and President Kennedy, and an invitation to the President to become a patron from The New Ireland Society of the Queen’s University of Belfast. Of note is a drawing and note to the President from Suzie Stockdale with a post script by Bing Crosby. Also included in this folder are thank you notes to the President from members of the Stockdale family.
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JFKPOF-043-029
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's taped message for Radio Telefis Eireann, Ireland's national public broadcast network. In his remarks the President discusses his family's Irish lineage, describes the historical relationship between Ireland and the United States, and explains the importance of forming strong partnerships with European nations.