Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-025
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address given at the 39th annual convention of the National Association of Broadcasters held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. President Kennedy begins his speech by congratulating Alan Shepard on a successful space flight, and goes on to discuss the importance of free communication and democracy. Materials in this folder include handwritten memorandums, various drafts, and a press copy of the speech.