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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-230-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the White House Columbus Day celebration held in the White House Flower Garden. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent, and compares Columbus’s voyage to modern space exploration efforts.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-139-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Pulaski Day Parade in Buffalo, New York. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the contemporary relevance of General Kazimierz Pulaski’s efforts in the American Revolution, noting Poland’s role in the Cold War. The President describes the Soviet Union’s domination as temporary, and notes that in order to prevent the spread of communism, the United States must enact policies of economic flexibility and strengthen the links that connect Poland to Western nations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-139-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Niagara Falls Municipal Airport in Niagara Falls, New York concerning the General Pulaski Memorial Day ceremonies.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-136-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Columbus Day celebration at City Hall in Newark, New Jersey. In his speech, President Kennedy discusses the relevance of Columbus’s expedition to contemporary issues and compliments the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent.