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JFKWHA-240-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address 7th annual National Catholic Youth Organization convention held at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. In his speech President Kennedy commends the organization for their commitment to public service, and discusses the ideological differences between the United States and other nations.
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JFKWHA-234-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address during a ceremony at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. In his speech President Kennedy explains the importance of public service from educated citizens, and describes the role of an artist in society, noting Frost’s contributions to American arts, culture, and ideology. The President discusses the nature of strength and power, famously stating, “When power leads men towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man’s concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.”
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JFKWHA-231-011
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks recorded in the White House Cabinet Room to be played at a meeting of Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, held in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy requests that more Americans participate in voluntary public service, discusses Hadassah's numerous programs, and explains how the organization's efforts in both America and Israel contribute to the advancement of civil rights and the protection of civil liberties.
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JFKWHA-223-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the University of North Dakota Resources Week Convocation and upon receiving an honorary degree. In his speech the President discusses the value of focusing on long-term conservation and resource development solutions, and explains that all educated citizens share the responsibility to collaborate in these projects.
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JFKWHA-219-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden to delegates to a conference on voter registration sponsored by the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) Committee on Political Education (COPE). In his speech the President discusses his administration's efforts to keep the country strong, noting that progress on the national level requires the support and contributions of individual citizens.
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JFKWHA-211-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the South Lawn of the White House to participants in the White House Seminar in Government. In his speech the President compares the complex problems facing the United States in the 1960s to those of past eras, and suggests that the solutions to these crises can only be revealed through the mass participation of the American citizenry in democratic practices. The recording does not contain an introduction.
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JFKWHA-187-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication of the East Coast Memorial to the missing at sea held at Battery Park in New York City.
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JFKWHA-185-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. In his speech the President discusses his administration's plans for space exploration and explains that shared national objectives have the power to unite people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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JFKWHA-185-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at a convocation held in Nashville, Tennessee celebrating the 90th anniversary of Vanderbilt University and the 30th anniversary of the Tennessee Valley Authority. In his speech the President discusses the educated citizen's obligations to serve the public, uphold the law, and defend the pursuit of learning.
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JFKWHA-107-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to White House Seminar students at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the students to the sphere of public service, addresses several myths regarding government service, and describes the upcoming summer as an educational experience to learn about the intricacies of government.
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JFKWHA-105
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the Peace Corps staff in the United States Chamber of Commerce Auditorium in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy congratulates the staff of the successful development of the Peace Corps from its conceptual stage, and characterizes federal employment as the epitome of public service. A question and answer session follows the President’s speech, during which he addresses space exploration, the state of the American economy, the prospect of a domestic version of the Peace Corps, diversity amongst Peace Corps volunteers, and the relationship between the Peace Corps and American foreign policy. The recording also contains remarks from Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver.
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JFKWHA-088-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a civic reception in New Orleans, Louisiana during which the President was named an honorary citizen of the state.
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JFKWHA-088-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s message urging citizens to purchase United States Treasury Department savings bonds referred to as “Freedom Bonds” in order to improve their families’ and the country’s well-being.
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JFKWHA-143-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s filmed remarks urging the public to vote on Election Day.
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JFKWHA-143-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s filmed remarks urging the public to vote on Election Day.
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JFKWHA-125-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks recorded in the White House Fish Room for a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) television series on economics. In his speech President Kennedy discusses some of the administration's current economic challenges, and explains how a citizenry informed on economic issues can improve the country's wellbeing.
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JFKWHA-123-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Fish Room to members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of participating in political activities, and congratulates the American Heritage Foundation for its non-partisan emphasis on political engagement.
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JFKWHA-123-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s farewell remarks to participants in the White House Seminar Summer Intern Program on the South Lawn of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy encourages the students to consider careers in the government, and discusses how the American Constitution requires the agency of its citizens to implement its greatness.
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JFKWHA-039-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a dinner for Big Brothers of America (later known as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America) held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy commends the organization on their efforts and describes the responsibilities of an individual living in a free society.
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JFKWHA-017-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the Peace Corps recorded in the Red Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Peace Corps and the importance of public service among America’s youth.
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JFKWHA-014
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s conversation with former First Lady and Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly Eleanor Roosevelt concerning the creation of the Peace Corps. In his remarks President Kennedy discusses the origins of the program, the importance of public service for young Americans, and the ways in which Peace Corps volunteers will positively impact countries abroad and the United States. The volume of the recording is inconsistent.
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JFKWHA-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy's swearing-in ceremony administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren and his inaugural address at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy urges American citizens to participate in public service and "ask not what your country do for you - ask what you can do for your country."
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-161-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to participants in the Senate Youth Program. In his speech the President welcomes the participants to the White House and discusses the responsibility of all citizens to their country through public service.
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JFKWHA-146-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, New Mexico. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the town’s citizens for their direct contributions towards the country’s domestic and international efforts.