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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-103-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the 1962 graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the increasing necessity for a broad education among military personnel, and advises the graduating class on their upcoming military, political, economic, and diplomatic challenges.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-05-27-B
AR37, ST24
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-06-A
ST11
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-035
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the 1962 graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. In his speech the President discusses the increasing necessity for a broad education for military personnel and advises the graduating class on their upcoming military, diplomatic, political, and economic challenges. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, reading copy with handwritten notations by the President, and press copy of the speech, in addition to a listing of the graduates and a program for the graduation exercises.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-013
This folder contains memoranda to and from General Maxwell Taylor, Military Representative to the President, on various topics including a United States military base in the Azores, counter-insurgency training, and the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-069a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Army. Materials include a report from General James Van Fleet to Secretary of the Army Elvis J. Stahr on the Army training program, Stahr's resignation letter, and a press release announcing the formation of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces. Of note is a program for the 1962 Army football team at the United States Military Academy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-069a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Army. Topics include two new permanent Army divisions; the passing of H.R. 6151 authorizing 12 billion dollars for aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels; issues with the Panama Canal Zone; and the resignation of Richard S. Morse as Assistant Secretary of the Army (R&D). Of note is a copy of a speech given by Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Walt W. Rostow titled, "Guerilla Warfare in the Underdeveloped Areas." Also included in this folder is a report of the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-255-8-62
President John F. Kennedy attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. President Kennedy (center left) greets three cadets whom he nominated to the USMA while Senator of Massachusetts. The cadets are (L-R): Peter J. Oldfield (shaking hands with the President), David G. Binney, and Kevin G. Renaghan. Also pictured: Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland (far left); Major General Henry Clay Hodges, Jr. (in wheelchair, partially hidden), of the class of 1881. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-255-7-62
President John F. Kennedy (center right, in background) attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. Those standing with President Kennedy include: Color guard cadets; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George H. Decker; Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton. Honor guard cadets stand in foreground. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-255-5-62
President John F. Kennedy attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. President Kennedy visits with Major General Henry Clay Hodges, Jr. (in wheelchair), of the class of 1881. Also pictured: Cadets David G. Binney and Peter J. Oldfield; Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-255-4-62
President John F. Kennedy attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. President Kennedy visits with Major General Henry Clay Hodges, Jr. (in wheelchair), of the class of 1881. Also pictured: Cadets David G. Binney and Peter J. Oldfield; Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; General Maxwell D. Taylor. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C188-1-63
United States Military Academy cadets of West Point present President John F. Kennedy with a copy of the 1963 "Howitzer" yearbook. Left to right, in foreground: Cadet David W. Knowlton, editor of the yearbook; Cadet First Captain Lyndol L. Cook, class president; and President Kennedy. An unidentified woman (left) and White House Secret Service agent Frank Yeager stand in the background. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C255-28-62
President John F. Kennedy attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. President Kennedy (center left) visits with three cadets whom he nominated to the USMA while Senator of Massachusetts. The cadets, standing at right, are (L-R): Peter J. Oldfield, David G. Binney, and Kevin G. Renaghan. Also pictured: Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr. (partially hidden); Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; General Maxwell D. Taylor (partially hidden); Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland; Major General Henry Clay Hodges, Jr. (in wheelchair), of the class of 1881. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C255-27-62
United States Military Academy (USMA) honor guard cadets stand in review upon President John F. Kennedy's arrival at the USMA, West Point, New York, for graduation exercises. A United States Army helicopter sits in background. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C255-26-62
President John F. Kennedy (center right, in background) attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. Those standing with President Kennedy include: Color guard cadets; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George H. Decker; Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton. Honor guard cadets stand at right in foreground. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C255-25-62
President Kennedy (center left, holding hat) reviews honor guard cadets during graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland (mostly hidden), walks behind President Kennedy; honor guard commander, Cadet Captain Paul J. Kirkegaard, escorts the President and Superintendent on the Plain (parade grounds) of the USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C255-24-62
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (USMA), Major General William C. Westmoreland (right, at lectern), delivers remarks during graduation exercises at the USMA, West Point, New York. Also pictured (seated on stage): Special Assistant to the President, Kenneth P. O’Donnell (mostly obscured by American flag); Special Assistant to the President for National Security, McGeorge Bundy; General Maxwell D. Taylor; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George H. Decker; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; President John F. Kennedy; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Chaplain of the USMA, Reverend Theodore C. Speers, D.D. Field House, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C255-23-62
View of the Field House during graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York; President John F. Kennedy delivered the commencement address.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C255-22-62
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers an address during graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. Standing left of lectern (L-R): Special Assistant to the President, Kenneth P. O’Donnell; Special Assistant to the President for National Security, McGeorge Bundy; General Maxwell D. Taylor; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George H. Decker; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; and Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr. Field House, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C255-21-62
President John F. Kennedy steps off a United States Army helicopter upon his arrival at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York, for graduation exercises. Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton, walks behind President Kennedy; White House Secret Service agent, Arthur L. “Art” Godfrey, stands left of helicopter. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7941-B
United States Military Academy cadets of West Point present President John F. Kennedy with a copy of the 1963 "Howitzer" yearbook. (L-R) Cadet David W. Knowlton, editor of the yearbook; Cadet First Captain Lyndol L. Cook, class president; and President Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7941-A
United States Military Academy cadets of West Point present President John F. Kennedy with a copy of the 1963 "Howitzer" yearbook. (L-R) Cadet David W. Knowlton, editor of the yearbook; Cadet First Captain Lyndol L. Cook, class president; and President Kennedy. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-255-9-62
President Kennedy (center left, holding hat) reviews honor guard cadets during graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland, walks behind President Kennedy; honor guard commander, Cadet Captain Paul J. Kirkegaard, escorts the President and Superintendent on the Plain (parade grounds) of the USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-255-6-62
President John F. Kennedy (center right, in background) attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. Those standing with President Kennedy include: Color guard cadets; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George H. Decker; Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton. Honor guard cadets stand at right in foreground. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-255-3-62
President John F. Kennedy attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. President Kennedy visits with Major General Henry Clay Hodges, Jr. (in wheelchair), of the class of 1881. Also pictured: Cadets David G. Binney and Peter J. Oldfield; Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; General Maxwell D. Taylor. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.