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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the U.S. Army's decision to give the Congressional Medal of Honor back to William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. The medal had been revoked in 1917 due to amended qualifications for the award. The episode aired on Friday, August 18, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-016-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate legislation that would give women in the U.S. Army an opportunity to serve in combat roles. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 20, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0003-001-034
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the U.S. Army's experiment using honking geese as a perimeter alert system at bases in West Germany. The episode aired on Friday, September 26, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0003-001-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate funding for a U.S. Army air defense system. The episode aired on Monday, August 18, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-50-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held in 1962 between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. They discuss James H. Meredith’s accusations of segregation within the United States Army.The recording begins in mid-conversation.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 50, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-50, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 50.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-50
Dictation Belt 50 contains four sound recordings. Item 50.1 is a recording of two telephone exchanges. The first exchange is a telephone conversation between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and a woman called “Barbara” who answers the telephone in the office of White House Social Secretary Letitia Baldrige. They discuss President John F. Kennedy’s decisions on social affairs, one involving Chief Justice Earl Warren and another involving a luncheon. A long delay precedes the conversation. [White House Operator?] places the call at Lincoln’s request. Machine noise follows the conversation. The second exchange is a brief telephone exchange between President John F. Kennedy and a White House Operator. President Kennedy asks the operator to place a call to Charles Bartlett. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 50.2 is a telephone conversation held in 1962 between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. They discuss James H. Meredith’s accusations of segregation within the United States Army. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 50.3 is a telephone conversation held in 1962 between President John F. Kennedy and Senator George A. Smathers of Florida. They discuss the signing of an unidentified bill, southern politics, and other congressional matters. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 50.4 is a brief fragment of a telephone conversation held in 1962 between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. The topic of discussion is unclear. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-034
Sound recording of outtakes from the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts is recording his debate segment for an episode with Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas on using honking geese as a perimeter alert system for the army. The recording date is unknown, but probably late September 1986. The completed episode aired on Friday, September 26, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Information handwritten on audio cassette label: "Sen Kennedy. Geese 1986".
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-230-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks recorded in the White House Rose Garden to be played at the annual conference of the Association of the United States Army held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the administration’s recent efforts to strengthen the Army, and explains how the United States armed forces contribute to the country’s overall wellbeing.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-198-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to troops in the mess hall at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, Germany.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-198-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Fliegerhorst Kaserne, a United States Army installation in Hanau, Germany. In his speech the President commends the efforts of American soldiers serving abroad, and discusses the importance of cooperative military endeavors among allied countries.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-132-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to General Lyman L. Lemnitzer of the United States Army in the White House Rose Garden.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-132-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to General George H. Decker of the United States Army in the White House Rose Garden.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-156-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to General Lauris Norstad of the United States Army in the White House East Room.