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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-15-29-2
Video of the National Aeronautic Space Administration's (NASA) coverage of President John F. Kennedy’s address at Rice University, Houston, Texas, concerning the nation's efforts in space exploration. In his speech the President discusses the necessity for the United States to become an international leader in space exploration and famously states, "We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard."
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-127-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Rice University Stadium in Houston, Texas concerning the nation’s space exploration efforts. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the necessity for the United States to become an international leader in space exploration, and famously states, “We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.”
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-12-A
ST13, KN22
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-001
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Rice University Stadium in Houston, Texas concerning the nation's efforts in space exploration. In his speech the President discusses the necessity for the United States to become an international leader in space exploration, and famously states, "We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard." Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, press copies, and a reading copy of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23687
President John F. Kennedy (left, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Members of the press sit at left in background; photographers gather at right; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23665
President John F. Kennedy (left, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Members of the press sit at left in background; photographers gather at right; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23650
President John F. Kennedy (left, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Seated on speakers' platform: Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Mayor of Houston, Lewis Cutrer; President of Rice University, Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer; Representative Albert Thomas (Texas); Representative George P. Miller (California); Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Dr. James E. Webb; Director of Defense Research and Engineering for the Department of Defense, Dr. Harold Brown; Honorary Chancellor of Rice University, Dr. William V. Houston; Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Dr. Jerome B. Wiesner; Harris County Judge, Bill Elliott. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agent, Roy Kellerman. Members of the press sit at right in background; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23649
President John F. Kennedy (left, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. White House Secret Service agent, Roy Kellerman, stands at far left. Members of the press sit in background; photographers gather at right; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23648
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Standing in back on speakers' platform (applauding): Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Representative Albert Thomas (Texas); Representative George P. Miller (California). Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23647
President John F. Kennedy (right, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Seated on speakers' platform: Director of Operations for Project Mercury, Dr. Walter C. Williams; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; chief scientific adviser to the Ministry of Defence of Great Britain, Sir Solly Zuckerman; Chancellor of Rice University, Dr. Carey Croneis; Governor of Texas, Price Daniel; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Mayor of Houston, Lewis Cutrer; President of Rice University, Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer. Also pictured: Secretary to the Assistant Press Secretary, Barbara Gamarekian; White House Secret Service agents, Arthur L. “Art” Godfrey, Dave Grant, Joe Paolella, Bob Burke, and Emory Roberts. Members of the press sit at left in background; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23646
President John F. Kennedy (right, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Seated on speakers' platform: Director of Operations for Project Mercury, Dr. Walter C. Williams; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; Director of Manned Space Flight, D. Brainerd Holmes; Dean of Engineering at Rice University, Dr. Franz R. Brotzen; Director of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Dr. Robert Gilruth; chief scientific adviser to the Ministry of Defence of Great Britain, Sir Solly Zuckerman; Chancellor of Rice University, Dr. Carey Croneis; Governor of Texas, Price Daniel; Senator Alexander Wiley (Wisconsin); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Mayor of Houston, Lewis Cutrer; President of Rice University, Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer. Also pictured: Secretary to the Assistant Press Secretary, Barbara Gamarekian; White House Secret Service agent, Joe Paolella. Members of the press sit at left in background; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23645
President John F. Kennedy (left, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. White House Secret Service agent, Roy Kellerman, walks at far left. Members of the press sit in background; photographers gather at right; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23644
President John F. Kennedy (right, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Seated on speakers' platform: Director of Operations for Project Mercury, Dr. Walter C. Williams; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; chief scientific adviser to the Ministry of Defence of Great Britain, Sir Solly Zuckerman; Chancellor of Rice University, Dr. Carey Croneis; Governor of Texas, Price Daniel; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Mayor of Houston, Lewis Cutrer; President of Rice University, Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer. Also pictured: Secretary to the Assistant Press Secretary, Barbara Gamarekian; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Dave Grant, Joe Paolella, Bob Burke, and Emory Roberts. Members of the press sit at left in background; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23643
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Standing in back on speakers' platform (applauding): Mayor of Houston, Lewis Cutrer; Representative Albert Thomas (Texas); Representative George P. Miller (California). Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23642
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Standing in back on speakers' platform (applauding): Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Mayor of Houston, Lewis Cutrer; Representative Albert Thomas (Texas); Representative George P. Miller (California). Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-23712
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Seated on speakers' platform: Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Dr. James E. Webb; Director of Defense Research and Engineering for the Department of Defense, Dr. Harold Brown; Honorary Chancellor of Rice University, Dr. William V. Houston; Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Dr. Jerome B. Wiesner; Harris County Judge, Bill Elliott. Spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-23710
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Seated on speakers' platform: Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Dr. James E. Webb; Director of the Bureau of the Budget, David E. Bell; Director of Defense Research and Engineering for the Department of Defense, Dr. Harold Brown; Honorary Chancellor of Rice University, Dr. William V. Houston; Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Dr. Jerome B. Wiesner; Harris County Judge, Bill Elliott. Spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-387-5-62
President John F. Kennedy (center left, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Members of the press sit at left in background; photographers gather at right; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-387-4-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nation's efforts in space exploration. Members of the press sit at right; spectators observe from the stands. Rice University Stadium, Houston, Texas.