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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-017-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how to spend the "peace dividend," or federal funding available due to reductions in defense spending following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Monday, April 23, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-021-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's position at the recent economic summit in Houston, Texas, that the U.S. should not unconditionally provide large amounts of economic aid to the Soviet Union. The episode aired on Wednesday, July 18, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-040-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the 8th annual Conference on International Economic and Social Development held at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President addresses the new foreign aid program and the need to overturn communist regimes in order to end social and economic injustice.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his concerns regarding the present economic recession, the depreciation of the American dollar, the need for federal aid in education and scientific research, and Congress’ duty to respond to domestic issues, such as civil rights and clean water supplies. The President also discusses the possible spread of communism in Asia and Latin America, the need to restore peace in the Republic of Congo, and his plan for Cold War diplomacy, which focuses on the use of new military, economic, and political tools to meet potential challenges from the Soviet Union or Communist China.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-158
Sound recording of the second part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The recording continues from [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-157). In his speech the President discusses his plans to strengthen the economy through tax reform and the need for Congress to respond to certain national matters, including health care, education, civil liberties, and resource management. He also addresses how the Sino-Soviet split, the ascendancy of developing nations, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will help curtail the spread and strength of communism. The recording’s volume is uneven. This is [Reel 2] (Accession Number WH-158) of 2 audio tape reels.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-157
Sound recording of the first part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses his plans to strengthen the economy through tax reform and the need for Congress to respond to certain national matters, including health care, education, civil liberties, and resource management. He also addresses how the Sino-Soviet split, the ascendancy of developing nations, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will help curtail the spread and strength of communism. This is [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-157)of 2 audio tape reels. The recording continues on [Reel 2] (Accession Number WH-158).
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-066A
Sound recording of the second part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at The House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The recording continues from [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-066). In his speech President Kennedy discusses his plans to strengthen the economy in response to the recent recession and threat of inflation, and the need for Congress to respond to certain domestic issues, including pollution, education, mass transit, urban housing, civil rights, public health, and welfare assistance programs. The President also addresses the possible spread of communism through Asia and Latin America, his plan for Cold War diplomacy, and the importance of organizations such as the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in managing international affairs. This is [Reel 2] (Accession Number WH-066A) of 2 audio tape reels.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-066
Sound recording of the first part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at The House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his plans to strengthen the economy in response to the recent recession and threat of inflation, and the need for Congress to respond to certain domestic issues, including pollution, education, mass transit, urban housing, civil rights, public health, and welfare assistance programs. The President also addresses the possible spread of communism through Asia and Latin America, his plan for Cold War diplomacy, and the importance of organizations such as the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in managing international affairs. This is [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-066) of 2 audio tape reels. The recording continues on [Reel 2] (Accession number WH-066A).
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-030-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate U.S. aid in trade and commerce for Eastern Europe in support of the region's transition to a free market economy after the end of Cold War. The episode aired on Thursday, February 14, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-027-016
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 proposal to provide federal aid for innovative ways to convert defense plants and retrain defense workers for civilian production as part of the economy's transition following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Tuesday, May 4, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-035-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate U.S policy on Cuba following the Cold War. They comment on the Cuban economy, Cuban President Fidel Castro, and relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 4, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.