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Title
Remarks on Proposed Measures to Combat Mental Illness and Mental Retardation, 5 February 1963
Digital Identifier
JFKWHA-161-007
Date(s) of Materials
5 February 1963
Description
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s Special Message to Congress on mental illness and mental retardation delivered from the White House Fish Room. In his speech the President discusses his plans for a national mental health program, which proposes comprehensive community mental health centers, improved care in state mental institutions, and increased research. To combat mental retardation, he recommends emphasizing preventative lifestyle measures, improved community services, increased research, and comprehensive maternity and child health care assistance programs.
Copyright Status
Public Domain
Extent / Physical Description
1 audio tape/reel (3 minutes, 41 seconds)
Collection
Series
Series 1. White House Audio Recordings, 1961-1963.
Preferred Citation
White House Audio Collection. Remarks on Proposed Measures to Combat Mental Illness and Mental Retardation, 5 February 1963
Contributor(s)
Archival Creator(s)
Department of Defense. Defense Communications Agency. White House Communications Agency. (1962 - 06/25/1991)
Media Type
Associated Record(s)
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