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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-198-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a reception in the Kurhaus in Wiesbaden, Germany. In his speech the President thanks the citizens of Hesse for wine and a keg of brandy given to him as a birthday gift. He also famously says that when he leaves the office of President he will leave an envelope in the desk for his successor that says “To be opened only in saddest moments," and inside will be written, "Go visit Germany."
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-25-B
ST26, KN37
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-117-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Germany. Materials consist of thank you letters from various German officials and others to President Kennedy regarding gifts given to them by the President during his visit to Berlin and Bonn. This folder contains some foreign language material.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6423-C
President John F. Kennedy and Mayor of West Berlin, Willy Brandt. Mayor Brandt presents President Kennedy with a replica of the Freedom Bell in Berlin; inscription on plaque on opposite side of base reads: “The President of the United States of America, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, als Zeichen herzlicher Verbundenheit, März 1961,” with “Regeirender Bürgermesiter von Berlin,” at bottom right, underneath Willy Brandt’s signature. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29305
President John F. Kennedy (center left) receives gifts from U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Ross McEuen during a lunch with military officers in the mess hall at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, West Germany (Federal Republic). Also pictured: U.S. Army Sergeant Major Richard C. Whitfield; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29304
President John F. Kennedy (center left) receives gifts during a lunch with military officers in the mess hall at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, West Germany (Federal Republic). Also pictured: U.S. Army Sergeant Major Richard C. Whitfield; U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Ross McEuen; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-330-9-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) receives gifts from an unidentified U.S. Army Sergeant Major during a lunch with military officers in the mess hall at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, West Germany (Federal Republic). Also pictured: U.S. Army Sergeant Major Richard C. Whitfield; U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Ross McEuen; Commander of U.S. Army in Europe, General Paul L. Freeman, Jr.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-330-2-63
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with an unidentified U.S. Army Sergeant Major during a presentation of gifts at a lunch with military officers in the mess hall at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, West Germany (Federal Republic). Also pictured: U.S. Army Sergeant Major Richard C. Whitfield; U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Ross McEuen; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Commander of U.S. Army in Europe, General Paul L. Freeman, Jr.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-330-1-63
President John F. Kennedy (center left) receives gifts from U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Ross McEuen during a lunch with military officers in the mess hall at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, West Germany (Federal Republic). Also pictured: U.S. Army Sergeant Major Richard C. Whitfield; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Commander of U.S. Army in Europe, General Paul L. Freeman, Jr.