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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-002-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Congress's federal budget compromise with President George H. W. Bush that requires significant cuts in defense spending in order to reduce the budget deficit. They comment on Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney's plan to meet the goal by holding the number of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers at 14 instead of expanding to 15. The episode aired on Monday, May 22, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-004-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the U.S. Navy's request for money to build two new $7 billion aircraft carriers. The episode aired on Thursday, March 26, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-14B
Dictation Belt 14B contains six sound recordings from March 12, 1963. The recording of the conversation in item 14B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 14A.5. Item 14B.1 is part of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They continue to discuss Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules on expense accounts. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 14B.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of the Navy Paul B. Fay. They discuss possible naval base closings and the outlook for a bid by the city of San Francisco to host the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 14B.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Richard N. Goodwin, Secretary-general for the International Peace Corps Secretariat. They discuss preparing remarks for President Kennedy to deliver during his visit to Costa Rica. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric. They discuss hearings on the TFX airplane. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.5 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Lawrence F. O'Brien, Special Assistant to the President. They discuss a construction bill, a pay raise issue, and their effects on the federal budget. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.6 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They discuss Sylvester’s testimony at a hearing involving the TFX airplane.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
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-191-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon leaving the United States Naval Ordnance Test Station in China Lake, California.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-190-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon departing the Naval Air Station and Pacific Missile Range Headquarters in Point Mugu, California. In his speech the President says how the United States derives influence and strength from its citizens and military force.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-189-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks aboard the USS Kitty Hawk following a task force weapons demonstration. In his speech the President explains the importance of the sea to national security, and commends his audience for their efforts to apply modern science and technology to maritime traditions.