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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-040-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the 8th annual Conference on International Economic and Social Development held at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President addresses the new foreign aid program and the need to overturn communist regimes in order to end social and economic injustice.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his concerns regarding the present economic recession, the depreciation of the American dollar, the need for federal aid in education and scientific research, and Congress’ duty to respond to domestic issues, such as civil rights and clean water supplies. The President also discusses the possible spread of communism in Asia and Latin America, the need to restore peace in the Republic of Congo, and his plan for Cold War diplomacy, which focuses on the use of new military, economic, and political tools to meet potential challenges from the Soviet Union or Communist China.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-158
Sound recording of the second part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The recording continues from [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-157). In his speech the President discusses his plans to strengthen the economy through tax reform and the need for Congress to respond to certain national matters, including health care, education, civil liberties, and resource management. He also addresses how the Sino-Soviet split, the ascendancy of developing nations, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will help curtail the spread and strength of communism. The recording’s volume is uneven. This is [Reel 2] (Accession Number WH-158) of 2 audio tape reels.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-157
Sound recording of the first part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses his plans to strengthen the economy through tax reform and the need for Congress to respond to certain national matters, including health care, education, civil liberties, and resource management. He also addresses how the Sino-Soviet split, the ascendancy of developing nations, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will help curtail the spread and strength of communism. This is [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-157)of 2 audio tape reels. The recording continues on [Reel 2] (Accession Number WH-158).
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-066A
Sound recording of the second part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at The House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The recording continues from [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-066). In his speech President Kennedy discusses his plans to strengthen the economy in response to the recent recession and threat of inflation, and the need for Congress to respond to certain domestic issues, including pollution, education, mass transit, urban housing, civil rights, public health, and welfare assistance programs. The President also addresses the possible spread of communism through Asia and Latin America, his plan for Cold War diplomacy, and the importance of organizations such as the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in managing international affairs. This is [Reel 2] (Accession Number WH-066A) of 2 audio tape reels.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-066
Sound recording of the first part of President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union message addressed to Congress at The House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his plans to strengthen the economy in response to the recent recession and threat of inflation, and the need for Congress to respond to certain domestic issues, including pollution, education, mass transit, urban housing, civil rights, public health, and welfare assistance programs. The President also addresses the possible spread of communism through Asia and Latin America, his plan for Cold War diplomacy, and the importance of organizations such as the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in managing international affairs. This is [Reel 1] (Accession Number WH-066) of 2 audio tape reels. The recording continues on [Reel 2] (Accession number WH-066A).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-014-012
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-003
This folder contains a National Broadcasting Company (NBC) transcript of the second presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including civil rights, the Cold War, the economy, foreign policy, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-002
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the second presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including civil rights, the Cold War, the economy, foreign policy, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-017
This folder contains unofficial transcripts of the first and second presidential debates between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, medical care for the aged, civil rights, the Cold War, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The first debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and the second debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).