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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-056-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the University of Washington’s 100th anniversary program held at the Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, Washington. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the creation of educational institutions through the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. He also addresses the current state of American international relations, with emphasis on the challenges of defending freedom and maintaining peace as a world power.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-11-16-A
ST06
Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-WH67-008
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-065-003
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-017
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the University of Washington's 100th anniversary program that was held at the Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, Washington. In his speech the President addresses the challenges of defending freedom and maintaining peace as a world power. Materials in this folder include drafts (one by Arthur Schlesinger), a reading copy, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a copy of the Winter 1962 edition of Washington Alumnus.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A41-5-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the audience at a program to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the University of Washington. White House Secret Service Agent Bob Lilley is in the lower left corner of the photograph. Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A41-3-61
At a program to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the University of Washington, President of the University Charles E. Odegaard presents President John F. Kennedy with a seal of the University and a copy of the official Centennial history. Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A41-1-61
President John F. Kennedy addresses the audience at a program to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the University of Washington. Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.