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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LDB-02
Battle discusses the Bureau of Cultural Affairs, including the Inter-Agency Youth Committee and Robert F. Kennedy’s involvement in youth affairs, and Battle’s efforts to improve the status of the Bureau.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EDAG-04
In this interview Gullion discusses his impressions of President John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] character; JFK’s attitude toward and experience with disarmament; President JFK and the arts; and JFK’s concept of the presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PGD-01
Donelan discusses the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Post, and John F. Kennedy’s 1952 and 1958 senatorial campaigns, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a recent vote in Congress to stop the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) from awarding grants to art institutions that support artists whose work has been denounced as "obscene." The episode aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System; the air date is undetermined, but probably early August 1989.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN11
Motion picture of a special performance by members of the Black Watch Band, a Scottish regiment on tour in the United States. President John F. Kennedy and Major Wingate Gray, leader of the Black Watch, make remarks. A number of area school children were invited to the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., to witness the performance. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., Joan Kennedy, and Patricia Kennedy Lawford also attend. Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-64.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHS29
Silent motion picture of a jazz concert performed in the White House, Washington, D.C., and a luncheon that follows. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Luci Baines Johnson attend. Photographed by: Cecil W. Stoughton.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SLU-03
This interview focuses on Robert Frost’s relationship with President Kennedy, Advisory Council on the Arts cultural evenings, the reorganization of the Department of Interior, and the role of the Cabinet, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KHY-01
Yasko discusses his role as an architect for the General Services Administration, the works and programs he was involved in, and the issues within the field of architecture, especially in regards to designing federal buildings. He discusses the impact John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Jacqueline B. Kennedy had on architecture and the arts, and JFK’s issuance of guiding principles of design for the profession, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the proposal to build housing and other structures at Walden Pond, a historic landmark in Concord, Massachusetts, where noted American author Henry David Thoreau wrote his most famous work. The episode aired on Monday, May 21, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0003-001-031
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate new legislation introduced by Senator Kennedy to update federal copyright laws to protect the rights of artists. The episode aired on Tuesday, September 23, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-023-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the Actors' Equity Association's condemnation of the casting of a British actor in an Eurasian role in the play "Miss Saigon." They also debate the Civil Rights Act of 1990. The episode aired on Friday, August 31, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-009-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a proposal by Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina to prevent federal funds from supporting works that may be objectionable, and the effect on the grant funding program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). They comment on whether such restrictions could be considered censorship of the arts. This episode aired on Thursday, October 26, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-014-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate levels of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The episode aired on Thursday, June 11, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-014-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the need for federal programs to support families following Vice President Dan Quayle's comments about the television program "Murphy Brown" and its portrayal of single parenthood. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 10, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-011-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the controversy of transforming black-and-white films to color for showing on television, a process called colorization, and the issue of artistic integrity. The episode aired on Tuesday, September 15, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-033-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Clinton's support for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The episode aired on Thursday, September 9, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-032-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether legislation is needed to require labeling of motion picture films when the films are altered, such as when a black-and-white film is colorized. The episode aired on Friday, August 27, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-030-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming mention the new movie "Jurassic Park" and compare politicians and the federal government to dinosaurs. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 23, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-234-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Robert Frost Library at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-234-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address during a ceremony at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts. In his speech President Kennedy explains the importance of public service from educated citizens, and describes the role of an artist in society, noting Frost’s contributions to American arts, culture, and ideology. The President discusses the nature of strength and power, famously stating, “When power leads men towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man’s concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.”
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-230-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to the Business and Special Gifts Committee of the National Cultural Center (later known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy explains the necessity to promote American arts and culture, noting that the proposed Center will unite the nation’s citizens, encourage artistic growth, and serve as a symbol of American culture to international visitors.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-088-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address on the South Lawn of the White House to a youth orchestra from greater Boston and the Breckinridge Choir from Texas at the third in a series of musical programs for children organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the important role of arts in children’s lives, and describes the display of musical talent as a source of national pride.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-082-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Fish Room upon presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to poet Robert Frost.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-145-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the first Inter-American Symposium in the White House Rose Garden. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the rapid growth of the Alliance for Progress, and explains that an understanding of the arts, as well as politics, is vital to the formation of strong international relationships.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-131-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of Ballet Folklórico of Mexico in the White House Rose Garden prior to a demonstration by the dance troupe.