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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-189-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. In his speech the President contrasts the country's relative youth with its strong military tradition, and explains how the efforts of the United States Marine Corps help ensure the safety and freedom of foreign nations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-113-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Friday Evening Parade on the occasion of the General Officers’ Symposium following an inspection of the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy explains the continued importance of traditional military skills despite the introduction of new weapons and communications technology.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-085-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks following a combat readiness and weapons demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Cherry Point, North Carolina. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the officers for their service.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-06-D
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-06-B
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-05-D
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-05-C
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-12-C
AR24, ST12, KN19
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-15-F
AR21, ST10, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-29-E
KN25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-14-C
KN15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-13-C
KN15
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-013-004
Contains 11 photographic prints: (KFC1772N, KFC1770N, KFC1767N, KFC1765N, KFC1771N, KFC1773N, KFC1766N, KFC1777N, KFC1776N, KFC1775N, KFC1774N)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-012-029
Contains 25 photographic prints: (KFC4367P (original negative is KFC1734N), KFC1734N, KFC1749N, KFC1752N, KFC1753N, KFC1754N, KFC1755N, KFC1756N, KFC1757N, KFC1758N, KFC1759N, KFC1760N, KFC1731N, KFC1733N, KFC1732N, KFC1735N, KFC1736N, KFC1737N, KFC1738N, KFC1741N, KFC1739N, KFC1740N, KFC1742N, KFC1743N, KFC1744N)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-012-028
Contains 20 photographic prints: (KFC1785N, KFC1787N, KFC1784N, KFC4366P, KFC1832N, KFC1762N, KFC1761N, KFC1763N, KFC1768N, KFC1769N, KFC1778N, KFC1779N, KFC1780N, KFC1781N, KFC1786N, KFC1788N, KFC1789N, KFC17980N, KFC1831N, KFC1830N)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-012-027
Contains 30 photographic prints: (KFC1829N, KFC1807N, KFC1783N, KFC1716N, KFC1745N, KFC1748N, KFC1713N, KFC1714N, KFC1782N, KFC1816N, KFC1806N, KFC1824N, KFC1825N, KFC1826N, KFC1827N, KFC1828N, KFC1808N, KFC1809N, KFC1810N, KFC1811N, KFC1812N, KFC1813N, KFC1814N, KFC1815N, KFC1800N, KFC1799N, KFC1798N, KFC1797N, KFC1715N, KFC1712N)
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include the percentage of publicly owned coastline of the western United States, the use of College Entrance Examination Board tests by Service Academies, and the specifications of a diesel launch. Also included in this folder are condolence letters from the President to families of deceased Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Of note is a draft of a resignation letter, presumably by Secretary of the Navy Fred H. Korth, with annotations by the President.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include moving the USS Constitution; the first sea trials of Polaris submarine USS Andrew Jackson; and the appointment of Admiral Harold Page Smith as Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, upon the retirement of Admiral Robert L. Dennison. Also included in this folder are letters from the President to Navy personnel injured on the USS Constellation, numerous condolence letters from the President to families of deceased Navy and Marine Corps personnel, and a transcript of a press conference held by Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric concerning the Defense Industry Advisory Council. Of note is a newspaper clipping from The Chicago Sun dated September 13, 1942 with a picture of Navy personnel, including the President, recently chosen for torpedo boat service.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-003
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the United States Marine Corps. Most inquiries are from current members of the Marine Corps or individuals seeking to join.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-52-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) stands outside Pendleton Hall during a visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California. Also pictured: Senator Clair Engle (California); Governor of California, Edmund G. "Pat" Brown; Commanding Officer of the MCRD recruit training regiment, Colonel Merrill M. Day; Commanding General of the MCRD, Major General Sidney S. Wade; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn. [Notes: Scratches in top portion of image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29025
President John F. Kennedy (center) attends an arrival ceremony in his honor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California; Commanding General of the MCRD, Major General Sidney S. Wade (saluting), stands beside President Kennedy. The general staff of the MCRD salute behind the President and Major General Wade. [Notes: Scratches and blemishes throughout image are original to the negative.]
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-039
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. In his speech the President contrasts the country's relative youth with its strong military tradition, and explains how the efforts of the United States Marine Corps help ensure the safety and freedom of foreign nations.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18028
Arrival ceremonies for the President of the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) Fulbert Youlou. President Youlou and President John F. Kennedy ride in the backseat of a Lincoln automobile (convertible). Honor guards for the United States Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines are in the background. White House Secret Service Agents James Rowley and Roy Kellerman stand at left and center (respectively) behind the car. Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-17280
President John F. Kennedy (walking at left) and President of the Republic of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, review U.S. Army Honor Guard and Marine Corps Honor Guard troops with Commander of Troops, Lieutenant Colonel Charles P. Murray, Jr., during arrival ceremonies in honor of President Nkrumah. Hangar #10, Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21153
A demonstration of United States Navy and Marine Corps amphibious landing operations for President John F. Kennedy at Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.