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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-217-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the United Negro Colleges Development Campaign in the Rose Garden of the White House. In his remarks the President identifies education as a catalyst for social change and crucial to the development of the nation's future leaders.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-208
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of August 1, 1963 (News Conference 59). The President begins the press conference with a statement on the importance of education and urged parents and members of the community to help children stay in school. Following this announcement the President answers questions on a variety of topics including the nuclear test ban treaty, underground testing for nuclear weapons, miscegenation laws, civil rights demonstrations, and the second anniversary of the Alliance for Progress.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-194-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television address on civil rights. In his speech the President responds to the threats of violence and obstruction on the University of Alabama campus following desegregation attempts, explaining that the United States was founded on the principle that all men are created equal and thus, all American students should be allowed to attend public educational institutions without the presence of military force, regardless of race. He also discusses how discrimination affects education, public safety, and international relations, noting that the country cannot preach freedom internationally while ignoring it domestically. The President asks Congress to enact legislation protecting all Americans' voting rights, legal standing, educational opportunities, and access to public facilities; but recognizes that legislation alone cannot solve the country's problems concerning race relations.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-191-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the San Diego State College graduation ceremony held at the Aztec Bowl in San Diego, California. In his speech the President explains the importance of education as the basis for a free society and discusses the necessity to improve state and federal policies in order to ensure equal educational opportunities for all citizens regardless of race or economic station.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-159-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the 50th anniversary luncheon of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held at the International Inn in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President congratulates the sorority on their anniversary and explains the necessity for all Americans to have equal opportunities for education.