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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.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0922-066
This folder contains correspondence related to President John F. Kennedy's address at the graduation ceremonies for the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0922-065
This folder contains correspondence related to President John F. Kennedy's address at the graduation ceremonies for the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0922-064
This folder contains correspondence related to President John F. Kennedy's address at the graduation ceremonies for the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
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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.
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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.