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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate U.S. Senate initiatives to apply economic and diplomatic pressure on China following the Chinese government's deadly military crackdown on protesters in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, and the repression that followed. The episode aired on Thursday, July 27, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-002-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a new push in Congress to bring international pressure against apartheid in South Africa. They also comment on the visit to Washington, D.C., of Archbishop of Cape Town Desmond M. Tutu and other anti-apartheid leaders. The episode aired on Tuesday, May 16, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-016-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate developments in South Africa, including the release of Nelson Mandela from prison and the legalization of the African National Congress and other political parties. They discuss whether U.S. economic sanctions against South Africa should continue in opposition to apartheid. The episode aired on Monday, March 19, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-010
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 U.S. Department of State's annual human rights report and its critical view of human rights violations by the government of China. They also comment on U.S. relations with China. The episode aired on Friday, March 9, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-024-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate continuing economic sanctions against South Africa in opposition to apartheid. They comment on racial progress in South Africa and the upcoming meeting in Washington, D.C., between President Bush and the President of South Africa, F. W. de Klerk. The episode aired on Monday, September 24, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-014-003
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 possible release of Nelson Mandela from prison in South Africa, the negotiations toward the end of apartheid and full political rights for blacks in South Africa, and the future of U.S. economic sanctions against South Africa. The episode aired on Tuesday, February 6, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-011-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss Namibia's independence, democratic elections, and emergence from colonial rule by South Africa. The episode aired on Friday, December 1, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-011-001
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 Bush's policy on China and his veto of legislation that would have limited U.S. trade benefits unless China improved its record on human rights and other issues. The episode aired on Monday, March 23, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-11A
Dictation Belt 11A contains six sound recordings. Item 11A.1 is a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss the cancellation of a visit by a French official. Machine noise precedes the conversation. [White House Operator?] speaks to Under Secretary Ball while he holds for President Kennedy. Item 11A.2 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and United States Army General Chester V. Clifton. They discuss the issue of participation of Arkansas National Guard fliers in the Bay of Pigs invasion. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.3 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Adrian S. Fisher. They discuss responding to a statement by Senator Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.4 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss international trade issues involving the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The trade issues involve wool, oil, and a pipe embargo. The dictation belt skips occasionally. Item 11A.5 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss civil rights issues in Mississippi and Louisiana and briefly discuss Interhandel. The recording begins in mid-conversation. [White House Operator?] ends the call. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.6 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963. First an unidentified man notifies President Kennedy of the death of Thomas J. Shanahan. Then the unidentified man gives Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln additional information regarding Shanahan. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 11B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-038
Sound recording of a narrated radio program prepared by the Voice of America (VOA) called "The Presidency (The Common Link)." The program, dated January 17, 1964, features excerpts from speeches delivered by the late President John F. Kennedy and by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The excerpts cover common courses set by the two presidents on peace and the defense of freedom, foreign aid, support for the United Nations (UN), and civil rights. Accession MR-1965-94.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-235
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of October 31, 1963 (News Conference 63). During this press conference President Kennedy answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including troop reductions in Europe and Vietnam, the resignation of Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth, civil rights, and the 1964 Presidential race.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-215
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of September 12, 1963 (News Conference 61). The President begins the press conference with a statement on the importance of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, and urges the Senate to pass the legislation. He goes on to announce that in the previous two weeks, schools in 150 Southern cities were desegregated with little difficulty. Following these statements the President answers questions on a variety of topics including the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Vietnam, Cuba, and civil rights.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-210
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of August 20, 1963 (News Conference 60). The President begins the press conference with a statement urging the House of Representatives to pass the Mutual Defense and Assistance Bill of 1964, stating that the foreign aid program is essential to the strength of the free world. Following this announcement the President answers questions on a variety of topics including the four safeguards proposed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to protect the country under the limited language of the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT), the upcoming civil rights march in Washington D.C., atmospheric nuclear testing, British Guiana, and legislation.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-208
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of August 1, 1963 (News Conference 59). The President begins the press conference with a statement on the importance of education and urged parents and members of the community to help children stay in school. Following this announcement the President answers questions on a variety of topics including the nuclear test ban treaty, underground testing for nuclear weapons, miscegenation laws, civil rights demonstrations, and the second anniversary of the Alliance for Progress.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-205
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of July 17, 1963 (News Conference 58). The President begins the press conference with an update on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty negotiations occurring in Moscow between the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union, and expresses satisfaction at their progress. He then announces the preliminary budget results for fiscal year 1963 and urges a reduction and revision of taxes in order to further boost the economy. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the space program, Cuba, civil rights demonstrations, and the current economic state of the country.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-186
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of May 22, 1963 (News Conference 56). During this press conference President Kennedy answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the controversial integration at the University of Alabama, the 1963 Wheat Referendum, the 1964 Presidential election, troops in Vietnam, foreign aid, and the progress of the nuclear test ban proposal.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-181
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of May 8, 1963 (News Conference 55). The President begins the press conference with a statement concerning recent civil rights issues and demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama, and urges leaders on both sides of the issue to continue their cooperative efforts to achieve equality. Following this statement the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the situation in Birmingham, Alabama; desegregation of the University of Alabama at Huntsville; a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Pearson; agricultural legislation; tax cuts; and the forthcoming GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) meeting at Geneva.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-048
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of August 30, 1961 (News Conference 16). President Kennedy begins the press conference by congratulating officials and residents of Atlanta, Georgia for the orderly manner in which four high schools were desegregated. He announces that the Foreign Ministers of France, the United Kingdom, the United States, and West Germany (Federal Republic) would be meeting on September 14, 1961 to consult about the situation in Berlin and the appointment of General Lucius Clay as his personal representative in Berlin. The President then reads the text of his message to the conference of unaligned states scheduled to convene in Belgrade on September 1, 1961. Following the announcements the President answeres questions from the press on a variety of topics including the situation in Berlin, United States-Soviet relations, and steel prices.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether to maintain China's "most favored nation" trade status or impose economic sanctions, in the effort to encourage the Chinese government to improve human rights conditions and to cease its weapons sales to unstable countries. The episode aired on Wednesday, March 4, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-033-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate South Africa's progress on ending the policy of apartheid, and whether the United States should end economic sanctions against the country. The episode aired on Wednesday, April 17, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-029-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the United States should maintain China's Most Favored Nation (MFN) trade status while seeking change from China on human rights and arms sales. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 2, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-001-007
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 President Bush terminated economic sanctions against South Africa prematurely, and whether the decision will damage efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. The episode aired on Thursday, July 25, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-036-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate progress toward ending apartheid in South Africa and conditions for terminating U.S. economic sanctions against South Africa. The episode aired on Thursday, June 27, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-034-014
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 the United States should revoke China's Most Favored Nation trade status in order to influence the Chinese government on human rights and international security issues. The episode aired on Monday, May 27, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-MTG-087-002
Sound recording of a meeting between President John F. Kennedy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy, and the founder of the Action Committee for the United States of Europe Jean Monnet. The discussion provides the President with an informal view, from the European side, of the multilateral force negotiations with Europe and the overall relations between the United States and its Western allies. The President’s upcoming trip to Europe is also discussed. Partway through the meeting the President takes a telephone call about civil rights issues in Alabama. Only President Kennedy’s side of the telephone conversation is recorded on this tape. This sound recording has been excerpted from Tape 87, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. See Related Records to access Tape 87 in its entirety.