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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DMS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s handling of Cold War crises, U.S. military involvement in Southeast Asia, and the debate regarding U.S. resumption of nuclear testing, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-189-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. In his speech the President contrasts the country's relative youth with its strong military tradition, and explains how the efforts of the United States Marine Corps help ensure the safety and freedom of foreign nations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-113-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Friday Evening Parade on the occasion of the General Officers’ Symposium following an inspection of the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy explains the continued importance of traditional military skills despite the introduction of new weapons and communications technology.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-085-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks following a combat readiness and weapons demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Cherry Point, North Carolina. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the officers for their service.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-145-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Boca Chica Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida upon presenting unit awards to Navy Light Photographic Squadron 62 and Marine Light Photographic Squadron VMC-J2 for outstanding reconnaissance work concerning Soviet missile bases in Cuba.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-06-D
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-06-B
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-05-D
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-05-C
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-07-12-C
AR24, ST12, KN19
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-15-F
AR21, ST10, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-10-29-E
KN25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-14-C
KN15
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-13-C
KN15
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-013-004
Contains 11 photographic prints: (KFC1772N, KFC1770N, KFC1767N, KFC1765N, KFC1771N, KFC1773N, KFC1766N, KFC1777N, KFC1776N, KFC1775N, KFC1774N)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-012-029
Contains 25 photographic prints: (KFC4367P (original negative is KFC1734N), KFC1734N, KFC1749N, KFC1752N, KFC1753N, KFC1754N, KFC1755N, KFC1756N, KFC1757N, KFC1758N, KFC1759N, KFC1760N, KFC1731N, KFC1733N, KFC1732N, KFC1735N, KFC1736N, KFC1737N, KFC1738N, KFC1741N, KFC1739N, KFC1740N, KFC1742N, KFC1743N, KFC1744N)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-012-028
Contains 20 photographic prints: (KFC1785N, KFC1787N, KFC1784N, KFC4366P, KFC1832N, KFC1762N, KFC1761N, KFC1763N, KFC1768N, KFC1769N, KFC1778N, KFC1779N, KFC1780N, KFC1781N, KFC1786N, KFC1788N, KFC1789N, KFC17980N, KFC1831N, KFC1830N)
Photograph folder
Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-012-027
Contains 30 photographic prints: (KFC1829N, KFC1807N, KFC1783N, KFC1716N, KFC1745N, KFC1748N, KFC1713N, KFC1714N, KFC1782N, KFC1816N, KFC1806N, KFC1824N, KFC1825N, KFC1826N, KFC1827N, KFC1828N, KFC1808N, KFC1809N, KFC1810N, KFC1811N, KFC1812N, KFC1813N, KFC1814N, KFC1815N, KFC1800N, KFC1799N, KFC1798N, KFC1797N, KFC1715N, KFC1712N)
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Materials include technical information of United States Coast Guard ships, a statement by the President on the west coast maritime labor dispute, histories for the Mayflower and USS Saratoga, an introduction by the President and the catalog for the exhibit of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s naval art titled, “Old Navy: 1776-1860,” and invitations to numerous members of Congress to join the President at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington, D.C. for the Evening Parade. Also included in this folder is a pamphlet on naval sea power.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include the percentage of publicly owned coastline of the western United States, the use of College Entrance Examination Board tests by Service Academies, and the specifications of a diesel launch. Also included in this folder are condolence letters from the President to families of deceased Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Of note is a draft of a resignation letter, presumably by Secretary of the Navy Fred H. Korth, with annotations by the President.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include moving the USS Constitution; the first sea trials of Polaris submarine USS Andrew Jackson; and the appointment of Admiral Harold Page Smith as Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, upon the retirement of Admiral Robert L. Dennison. Also included in this folder are letters from the President to Navy personnel injured on the USS Constellation, numerous condolence letters from the President to families of deceased Navy and Marine Corps personnel, and a transcript of a press conference held by Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric concerning the Defense Industry Advisory Council. Of note is a newspaper clipping from The Chicago Sun dated September 13, 1942 with a picture of Navy personnel, including the President, recently chosen for torpedo boat service.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-003
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the United States Marine Corps. Most inquiries are from current members of the Marine Corps or individuals seeking to join.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-52-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) stands outside Pendleton Hall during a visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California. Also pictured: Senator Clair Engle (California); Governor of California, Edmund G. "Pat" Brown; Commanding Officer of the MCRD recruit training regiment, Colonel Merrill M. Day; Commanding General of the MCRD, Major General Sidney S. Wade; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn. [Notes: Scratches in top portion of image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29025
President John F. Kennedy (center) attends an arrival ceremony in his honor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California; Commanding General of the MCRD, Major General Sidney S. Wade (saluting), stands beside President Kennedy. The general staff of the MCRD salute behind the President and Major General Wade. [Notes: Scratches and blemishes throughout image are original to the negative.]
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-039
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California. In his speech the President contrasts the country's relative youth with its strong military tradition, and explains how the efforts of the United States Marine Corps help ensure the safety and freedom of foreign nations.