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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-231-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Seán Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, during a dinner held in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the international significance of Ireland’s struggle for independence.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-231-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn upon the arrival of Seán Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his recent trip to Ireland and the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-28-G
ST26
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-26-G
ST26, KN37
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-16-A
AR40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-29-C
ST26, KN37
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-29-A
ST26, KN37
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-28-H
ST26, KN37
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-026
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of toasts between President John F. Kennedy and Sean Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his remarks the President discusses the international significance of Ireland's struggle for independence. Prime Minister Lemass explains the unique status of small nations, and discusses President Kennedy's legacy in both American and Irish history.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-025
This folder contains a press copy of an exchange of remarks between President John F. Kennedy and Sean Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, upon the latter's arrival on the South Lawn of the White House. In his remarks the President discusses his recent trip to Ireland and the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent. Prime Minister Lemass discusses the historical relationship between Ireland and the United States, noting a common struggle for independence and a shared dedication to the ideals of freedom and democracy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-041
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to Irish President Eamon de Valera and Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Sean Lemass at Shannon Airport, thanking them and their constituents for the hospitality he received during his visit.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-119a-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Ireland. Materials pertain to gifts from President Kennedy to the President of Ireland Eamon de Valera, Minister of External Affairs Frank Aiken, and Taoiseach Sean Lemass; a visit to the United States by Lemass; and a letter to Evelyn Lincoln from Secretary to the United States Ambassador to Ireland Mary Alice Childs regarding the forwarding of condolence letters.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0927-001
This folder contains a press release copies of President John F. Kennedy's remarks in Ireland, as well as Ireland Prime Minister Sean Lemass's remarks during the President's visit.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29435
President John F. Kennedy (right, facing away) leaves Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland, following a welcoming ceremony in his honor; Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Sean Lemass (center), stands behind President Kennedy; all others are unidentified. A statue of Irish author, Pádraic Ó Conaire (sculpted by Albert Power), is at left.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29362
President John F. Kennedy (center, with back to camera) receives from President of Ireland and Chancellor of the National University of Ireland, Éamon de Valera (third from right), an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the National University of Ireland (NUI), during a ceremony at St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. Also pictured: Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Sean Lemass (back left, partially hidden); Vice Chancellor of the NUI, Dr. Michael Tierney (partially hidden over President Kennedy's shoulder); and Registrar of the NUI, Dr. Séamus Wilmot (on far right edge of frame).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-025-011
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-025-010
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29437
President John F. Kennedy (top right), Mayor of Galway, Alderman Patrick D. Ryan (left of President Kennedy), and other distinguished guests watch from the upper platform as children from the Patrician Brothers Choir (bottom center) sing, accompanied by harpist Ruth Bradley, during a welcoming ceremony for the President at Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland; a group of children from local dance schools sits at lower left. Also pictured (seated in the upper platform, beneath the Irish flag): United States Ambassador to Ireland, Matthew H. McCloskey, and Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Sean Lemass.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29431
President John F. Kennedy (top right), Mayor of Galway, Alderman Patrick D. Ryan (left of President Kennedy), and other distinguished guests watch from the upper platform as children from local schools (lower left) perform a traditional Irish dance, during a welcoming ceremony for the President at Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland; children from the Patrician Brothers Choir (right of the dancers) sing, accompanied by harpist Ruth Bradley (seated, wearing red skirt). Also pictured (seated in the upper platform, beneath the Irish flag): United States Ambassador to Ireland, Matthew H. McCloskey, and Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Sean Lemass.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29428
President John F. Kennedy (top right), Mayor of Galway, Alderman Patrick D. Ryan (left of President Kennedy), and other distinguished guests watch from the upper platform as children from local schools (lower left) perform a traditional Irish dance, during a welcoming ceremony for the President at Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland; children from the Patrician Brothers Choir stand right of the dancers, with harpist Ruth Bradley (seated, wearing red skirt). Also pictured (seated in the upper platform, beneath the Irish flag): United States Ambassador to Ireland, Matthew H. McCloskey, and Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Sean Lemass; White House Secret Service agent Paul A. Burns stands at bottom right.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29322
President John F. Kennedy (center) greets members of the American Legion after arriving at the Sportsground in Galway, Ireland, by helicopter. Also pictured: Mayor of Galway, Alderman Patrick D. Ryan (in red robe); Ambassador to Ireland, Matthew McCloskey (right of Alderman Ryan); White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger (left of Alderman Ryan); Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh (far left, at edge of frame); Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Sean Lemass (far left, in front of Brigadier General McHugh); and White House Secret Service agent Floyd Boring (in tan coat, behind the President).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C232-28-63
President John F. Kennedy (right) sits on stage prior to receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Trinity College (also known as University of Dublin), during a ceremony at St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. Also pictured: Provost of Trinity College, Dr. A. J. McConnell (right of President Kennedy); Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Sean Lemass (mostly hidden behind Dr. McConnell); and Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh (seated left of the President).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29364
President John F. Kennedy (center left) stands on stage after receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Trinity College (also known as University of Dublin) during a ceremony at St. Patrick’s Hall in Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland. Also pictured: Public Orator and Professor of Latin at Trinity College, Dr. D. E. W. Wormell (right, holding papers), and Minister for External Affairs of Ireland, Frank Aiken (back center).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29289
President John F. Kennedy (center) shakes hands with the President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera, upon his arrival in Ireland at Dublin Airport; President Kennedy's sister, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke, stand at the top of the stairs of Air Force One. Also pictured: Ambassador to Ireland, Matthew McCloskey (far left); Irish Minister of External Affairs, Frank Aiken (right of Ambassador McCloskey); and Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Seán Lemass (sixth from left, between two unidentified Irish military officials). Dublin, Ireland. [Discoloration and sports in bottom portion of image and tear along left edge of image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR8182-V
President John F. Kennedy attends a reception given in his honor by the Prime Minister of Ireland, Sean F. Lemass. Left to right: Irish Minister for External Affairs, Frank Aiken; Maud Aiken; Kathleen Lemass; President Kennedy; and Prime Minister Lemass. An unidentified man stands in the background between the Aikens. Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.