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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-009-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the U.S. Senate's rejection of an amendment to the Constitution to protect the United States flag from desecration. Senator Kennedy refers to the rejected amendment as the "Atwater-Bush amendment" in reference to Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) Lee Atwater and President George H. W. Bush. The episode aired on Tuesday, October 24, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-015-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss the twentieth anniversary of Title IX, the federal civil rights law that protects people from discrimination on the basis of sex in any education activity receiving federal funding, including protections from discrimination against women in college sports. The episode aired on Thursday, July 2, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-013-014
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 Pentagon (Department of Defense) should change its policy banning gays and lesbians from service in the U.S. military. The episode aired on Thursday, May 28, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-013-010
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 performance of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), an independent federal agency established to enforce civil rights laws against discrimination in the workplace. The episode aired on Friday, May 22, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-013-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how to pursue justice and opportunity for all citizens following the riots in the wake of the Rodney King verdict. They comment on bringing together America's diverse population rather than further dividing the country over race. The episode aired on Tuesday, May 12, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
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.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-003-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate their positions regarding the Fair Housing Act. Senator Kennedy calls it "the great civil rights debate of 1987." The episode aired on Thursday, March 5, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-003-002
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 Department of Justice's record on civil rights issues and voting rights. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 3, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-002-010
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 civil rights record of President Ronald Reagan's administration. The episode aired on Wednesday, February 25, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-001-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate an effort underway in Congress to pass the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to guarantee equal rights for women. The episode aired on Monday, February 2, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-037-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the fairness of voter registration laws and discuss whether voter registration is a civil rights issue. The episode aired on Thursday, April 6, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-037-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate new legislation to change the funding for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission, which promotes the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday as an official holiday. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 28, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-034-003
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 need to make the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) part of the U.S. Constitution to end discrimination against women. The episode aired on Monday, January 23, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-017-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a civil rights bill before Congress that aims to prohibit federal funds from being used to support discrimination against women, minorities, the elderly, or the handicapped. The episode aired on Tuesday, January 19, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-25A-5
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on August 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President Claude Desautels. They discuss the integration of African Americans into the federal workforce and plans for a field hearing in Philadelphia.The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 25A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-25A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 25A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-25A-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 31, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana. Senator Long raises an objection to an order requiring the state government of Louisiana to enforce compliance with a federal integration order on a highway project.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 25A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-25A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 25A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-25A
Dictation Belt 25A contains six sound recordings. Item 25A.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 31, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They discuss an unidentified situation concerning United Air Lines. They also discuss Peru using aid money from the United States to buy gold. Item 25A.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 31, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana. Senator Long raises an objection to an order requiring the state government of Louisiana to enforce compliance with a federal integration order on a highway project. Item 25A.3 is a brief telephone exchange between President John F. Kennedy and a White House Operator. When President Kennedy answers, the operator informs him that the call from Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts is intended for Special Assistant to the President Kenneth O’Donnell. Item 25A.4 is a brief telephone exchange between an unidentified man and a White House Operator. The unidentified man asks for an outside line. Item 25A.5 is a telephone conversation held on August 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President Claude Desautels. They discuss the integration of African Americans into the federal workforce and plans for a field hearing in Philadelphia. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 25A.6 is part of a telephone conversation held on August 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Representative Martha W. Griffiths of Michigan. They discuss their positions on a tax bill and its possible effects on the economy and politics. Machine noise precedes the conversation, and the conversation begins in mid-sentence. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 25B.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.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23E-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, 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. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23E, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23E, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23E.
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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-22B-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on June 18, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Allen C. Thompson. President Kennedy and Mayor Thompson discuss civil rights issues in Jackson, including demonstrations and civil unrest, plans to hire African Americans to fill various jobs, and the need to resolve matters in a way that various groups will accept. They also discuss consulting Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.At the beginning of the recording, [White House Operator?] addresses Mayor Thompson.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 22B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-22B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 22B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-22B-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 22A.4. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on June 18, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Allen C. Thompson. They continue to discuss demonstrations and other aspects of the civil rights situation in Mississippi.Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 22B, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-22B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 22B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-22B
Dictation Belt 22B contains four sound recordings from June 18, 1963. The recording of the conversation in item 22B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 22A.4. Item 22B.1 is a part of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Allen C. Thompson. They continue to discuss demonstrations and other aspects of the civil rights situation in Mississippi. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 22B.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Representative Wayne L. Hays of Ohio. They discuss a legislative strategy for a foreign aid bill, taking into account the negotiating stance taken by Representative Otto E. Passman of Louisiana. Machine noise precedes and follows the conversation. Item 22B.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Allen C. Thompson. President Kennedy and Mayor Thompson discuss civil rights issues in Jackson, including demonstrations and civil unrest, plans to hire African Americans to fill various jobs, and the need to resolve matters in a way that various groups will accept. They also discuss consulting Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. At the beginning of the recording, [White House Operator?] addresses Mayor Thompson. Item 22B.4 is a brief telephone exchange between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Allen C. Thompson. Lincoln speaks to Mayor Thompson while trying to transfer his call to an outside line to Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. The recording ends abruptly.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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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-22A-4
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on June 18, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Allen C. Thompson. They continue to discuss demonstrations and other aspects of the civil rights situation in Mississippi. President Kennedy asks about issues raised by visiting clergymen from Jackson.The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 22B.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 22A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-22A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 22A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-22A-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on June 12, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Representative Carl Albert of Oklahoma. They discuss the defeat of a bill in the House of Representatives, votes of particular congressmen, and the effect of an order requiring racial integration.[White House Operator?] speaks to Representative Albert while he holds for President Kennedy. There is an echo during a brief segment of the recording.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 22A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-22A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 22A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-22A
Dictation Belt 22A contains four sound recordings. Item 22A.1 a brief telephone exchange on June 12, 1963, between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and a White House Operator. Lincoln asks the operator to place a call to Mrs. John Fell on behalf of President John F. Kennedy. Machine noise precedes and follows the exchange. Item 22A.2 is a telephone conversation held on June 12, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Representative Carl Albert of Oklahoma. They discuss the defeat of a bill in the House of Representatives, votes of particular congressmen, and the effect of an order requiring racial integration. [White House Operator?] speaks to Representative Albert while he holds for President Kennedy. There is an echo during a brief segment of the recording. Item 22A.3 is a telephone conversation held on June 14, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Governor Jimmie Davis of Louisiana. They discuss a close vote in Louisiana and a possible visit by Governor Davis. The quality of recording of Governor Davis’s side of the conversation is very poor. Most of Governor Davis’s speech is inaudible. Item 22A.4 is part of a telephone conversation held on June 18, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and the Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, Allen C. Thompson. They continue to discuss demonstrations and other aspects of the civil rights situation in Mississippi. President Kennedy asks about issues raised by visiting clergymen from Jackson. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 22B.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.