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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KGH-01
In this interview Heath discusses her family and her childhood; how she reached her chosen career path; obstacles to her advancement because of her gender; studying at American University and at Syracuse University; myths of the “male chauvinists’ world”; taking a women’s studies course; working while in school; running a cost of living survey for the Department of Labor in Rochester, NY, and then in Richmond, VA; the Temporary Emergency Relief Administration; working with the disadvantaged during the Depression; the “great American dream”; the effectiveness of institutionalization and the rise in bureaucracy; the National Association of Deans of Women; stigmas attached to higher education; the Civil Service Commission; working during World War II with various organizations, including the Norden Company in Elmira, NY, at the bombsight plant and the United States Army; the attitude towards women in war work; and writing her dissertation and getting her doctorate, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-190-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the 1963 commencement ceremony for The American University held at the John M. Reeves Athletic Center in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President asks the graduates to re-examine their attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War, famously remarking, "If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can make the world safe for diversity." The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Finally, he explains that the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests on the condition that other countries uphold this same promise.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-10-A
AR37, ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-10-F
AR20, ST10, KN16
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-07
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's address at the commencement ceremony for American University held at the John M. Reeves Athletic Center in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 1963. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, John F. Kennedy, 1963: Item 232." This is an edited production, and portions of President Kennedy’s address are omitted. Footage of President Kennedy delivering his remarks is edited together with B-roll footage. In his speech President Kennedy asks the graduates to re-examine their attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War. The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Finally, he explains that the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests on the condition that other countries uphold this same promise. Source: United States Information Agency (USIA); Onscreen credit reads: "Presented by United States Information Service" (USIS). Produced by: Vision Associates. Onscreen credit reads: “Selected Photographs from The Family of Man by courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.”
Moving image
Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-319-EX
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture excerpt of President John F. Kennedy's address at the 1963 commencement ceremony for American University held at the John M. Reeves Athletic Center in Washington, D.C. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, John F. Kennedy, 1963: Item 232." The ceremonies began earlier than expected, so the network cameras missed the first half of the President's prefatory remarks. In his speech the President asks the graduates to re-examine their attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War, famously remarking, "If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can make the world safe for diversity." The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Finally, he explains that the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests on the condition that other countries uphold this same promise. Produced by: CBS News. This is an excerpt from a "Special Report," from CBS VT60518-63B. Part of 1969 Deed of Gift. Copyright restrictions apply.
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-072-008
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-305-015
This folder contains materials regarding President John F. Kennedy's address at the commencement ceremony for American University in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy calls for a re-examination of attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War, and announces the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests as long as other countries uphold the same pledge. The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Materials in this folder include various memoranda containing editing suggestions for the speech, a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, and telegrams regarding Premier Khrushchev's reaction to the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0926-032
This folder contains correspondence in support of President John F. Kennedy's address at the commencement ceremony for American University in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy calls for a re-examination of attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War, and announces the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests as long as other countries uphold the same pledge. The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0926-031
This folder contains correspondence in support of President John F. Kennedy's address at the commencement ceremony for American University in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy calls for a re-examination of attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War, and announces the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests as long as other countries uphold the same pledge. The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. This folder also contains a copy of a press release of the speech as given.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7964-F
President John F. Kennedy (right) walks with Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (left), prior to commencement exercises at American University. Walking behind are (L-R): Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association; White House Secret Service agent Gerald "Jerry" Behn; unidentified; White House Secret Service agent Tony Sherman; and New York Times photographer George Tames. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-002
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the 1963 commencement ceremony for American University held at the John M. Reeves Athletic Center in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President asks the graduates to re-examine their attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War, famously remarking, "If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can make the world safe for diversity." The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Finally, he explains that the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests on the condition that other countries uphold this same promise. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, a reading copy with handwritten notations by the President, and a mimeographed copy of the speech, in addition to telegrams, a program for the ceremony, a copy of the spring edition of American University's Lodestar, and a summary of foreign press reactions to the address.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-9-63
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers an address on world peace and nuclear disarmament during commencement exercises at American University. Also pictured (seated on left side of platform): Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Nathan A. Baily, Dean of the School of Business Administration; Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio; and Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey. White House Secret Service agent Ken Giannoules stands in front of the platform at left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-8-63
President John F. Kennedy (center left) greets Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University, upon his arrival at American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center for the school's 49th commencement ceremony. Also pictured: Jack H. Yocum, University Marshal (left of President Kennedy); White House Secret Service agent Gerald "Jerry" Behn (in back, partially hidden, right of the President); and Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association (right of Dr. Anderson, carrying the President's academic cap and gown). Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-7-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) greets Jack H. Yocum, University Marshal, upon his arrival at American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center for the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony. Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University, stands at right. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Floyd Boring (mostly hidden, right of President Kennedy) and Dick Johnsen (far left). Washington, D.C. [Streak on right side of image is original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-6A-63
The 49th annual commencement ceremony at American University. President John F. Kennedy (not pictured) delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree as part of the ceremony. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C. [Streak on right side of image is original to the negative.] [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-6-63
View of American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center during the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony; President John F. Kennedy (center) delivers the commencement address from the speakers' platform; the United States Marine Band sits on the field right of the platform. Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-5-63
View of American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center during the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony. President John F. Kennedy delivers the commencement address from the speakers' platform at center left; the United States Marine Band sits on the field right of the platform; National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe, stands right of the band. Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-4-63
View of American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center during the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony; the United States Marine Band sits on the field at right. President John F. Kennedy delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree as part of the ceremony. Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-3-63
View of American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center during the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony; President John F. Kennedy delivers the commencement address from the speakers' platform at center left; the United States Marine Band sits on the field right of the platform. Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-20-63
Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey (at lectern), delivers the invocation during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (in back); President John F. Kennedy; unidentified (in back); Reverend Smyth; John S. Myers, Dean of Washington School of Law (in back); and Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-2-63
Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (left, at microphones), reads a citation conferring upon President John F. Kennedy an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree, during commencement exercises at American University. Standing on the platform, left to right: Dr. Anderson; Donald Derby, Dean of Administration; President Kennedy; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Senator John Sparkman of Alabama, American University Trustee (face obscured). Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association, stands in the background at far left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-19-63
President John F. Kennedy receives an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University; Dr. Lois E. Torrence, University Registrar (congratulating President Kennedy); Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio (seated in back); President Kennedy; Donald Derby, Dean of Administration; and Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-18-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) puts on his academic robe (assisted by Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association), prior to commencement exercises at American University. Jack H. Yocum, University Marshal (left), and Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University, stand in front of President Kennedy; White House Secret Service agent Bill Greer (in back) stands behind car at left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-17-63
John M. Reeves, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (right, at microphones), delivers remarks prior to the conferral of an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree upon President John F. Kennedy, during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Donald Derby, Dean of Administration; President Kennedy; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Senator John Sparkman of Alabama, American University Trustee; and Chairman Reeves. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.