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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-054-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden to the Trustees of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. In his speech President Kennedy discusses religion in the context of Cold War conflicts, and thanks the organization for the gift of an 18th century Torah.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6891-D
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks to members of the Board of Trustees of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6891-C
Secretary of Labor Arthur Goldberg (standing at microphone) delivers remarks at the presentation of a gift of a Torah to President John F. Kennedy (left) from the Board of Trustees of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Also included in the photograph are Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath, President of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (wearing glasses and a striped tie); and Presidential Assistant John J. “Jack” McNally (far right). Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6891-B
President John F. Kennedy greets members of the Board of Trustees for the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. White House Secret Service Agent Toby Chandler stands in the foreground. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6891-A
President John F. Kennedy receives a gift of a Torah from the Board of Trustees of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and presented by Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath, President of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Secretary of Labor Arthur Goldberg (far right) looks on. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.