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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-042-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the wreath-laying ceremony at the Simon Bolivar Monument in Washington, D.C. held in honor of Venezuelan Independence Day. In his speech the President congratulates the people of Venezuela on the 150th anniversary of their liberation. The recording contains some background noise.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-024
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the wreath-laying ceremony held in honor of Venezuelan Independence Day at the Simon Bolivar Monument in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President congratulates the people of Venezuela on the 150th anniversary of their liberation. Materials in this folder include a press copy and reading copy of the speech.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6677-I
President John F. Kennedy observes the wreath-laying ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the independence of Venezuela. Unidentified band at left; Venezuelan Ambassador to the United States José Antonio Mayobre in front of Bolivar monument. At right, front row (L-R): President Kennedy; Secretary of State Dean Rusk; unidentified man. Back row (L-R): Naval Aide to the President Commander Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. (hidden behind President Kennedy); Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke; unidentified man. Simon Bolivar Monument, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6677-G
President John F. Kennedy delivers address at the wreath-laying ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the independence of Venezuela. Venezuelan Ambassador to the United States José Antonio Mayobre speaks at the lectern; unidentified band at left. Seated (L-R): President Kennedy; Secretary of State Dean Rusk; unidentified man. Simon Bolivar Monument, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6677-D
President John F. Kennedy delivers address at the wreath-laying ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the independence of Venezuela. (L-R) Unidentified band; President Kennedy; Venezuelan Ambassador to the United States José Antonio Mayobre; unidentified man; Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Simon Bolivar Monument, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6677-B
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the wreath-laying ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the independence of Venezuela. (L-R) President Kennedy; Venezuelan Ambassador to the United States José Antonio Mayobre; unidentified man; Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Simon Bolivar Monument, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6677-H
President John F. Kennedy participates in the wreath-laying ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the independence of Venezuela. (L-R): Unidentified band; Naval Aide to the President Commander Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; President Kennedy, with wreath. At right, front row: Venezuelan Ambassador to the United States José Antonio Mayobre; Secretary of State Dean Rusk; unidentified man; Back row: Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke. Simon Bolivar Monument, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6677-F
President John F. Kennedy delivers address at the wreath-laying ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the independence of Venezuela. President Kennedy; unidentified band (left of monument); Venezuelan Ambassador to the United States José Antonio Mayobre (left) and Secretary of State Dean Rusk (right) seated behind President Kennedy. Simon Bolivar Monument, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6677-E
President John F. Kennedy delivers address at the wreath-laying ceremony for the 150th anniversary of the independence of Venezuela. President Kennedy; unidentified band at left; unidentified man seated behind President Kennedy. Simon Bolivar Monument, Washington, D.C.