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About Sound Recording
Title
Remarks at the White House Concert for Handicapped Children, 22 August 1961
Digital Identifier
JFKWHA-047-007
Date(s) of Materials
22 August 1961
Description
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a concert for handicapped children performed by the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra on the White House lawn. This performance was the first of a series of concerts of children performing music for other children organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
Copyright Status
Public Domain
Extent / Physical Description
1 audio tape/reel (2 minutes, 29 seconds)
Collection
Series
Series 1. White House Audio Recordings, 1961-1963.
Preferred Citation
White House Audio Collection. Remarks at the White House Concert for Handicapped Children, 22 August 1961
Subject(s)
Person(s)
Contributor(s)
Archival Creator(s)
Department of Defense. Department of the Army. Office of the Chief Signal Officer. White House Army Signal Agency. (05/01/1954 - 1962)
Media Type
Associated Record(s)
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