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White House Audio Collection
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.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
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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White House Audio Collection
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.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
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.
Sound recording
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.