Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23E
Dictation Belt 23E contains eight sound recordings from July 25, 1963. Item 23E.1 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Postmaster General J. Edward Day. They discuss the announcement of Day’s resignation and the appointment of his successor. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23E.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Postmaster General J. Edward Day. They discuss the announcement of Day’s resignation and the plans of Frederick C. Belen. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23E.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and David L. Cole. They discuss the possibility of Cole serving as director of a civil rights community relations service and arrange a meeting. [White House Operator?] speaks to Cole as he holds for President Kennedy. 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.