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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-11-25-C
ST34, KN40
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LC-01
Cosgrave discusses John F. Kennedy’s 1955 and 1963 visits to Ireland, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FPC-01
Condell discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1963 visit to Ireland, later meetings with Kennedy family members, and JFK’s legacy in Ireland, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SFL-01
Lemass discusses his impressions of President Kennedy, the 1963 visit to Ireland, Lemass’ official visit to the Untied States, North Atlantic fisheries, the Irish-American vote, as well as his impressions of Robert and Edward Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JOG-01
Grennan discusses President John F. Kennedy's 1947 and 1963 visits to New Ross, Ireland including the preparations for the visit, President Kennedy's assassination, and tourism at the Kennedy homestead, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TJK-01
Kiernan discusses U.S. ambassadors to Ireland, John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) 1963 visit to Ireland, and various contacts he had with JFK and other members of the Kennedy family during and after JFK’s presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EDV-01
de Valera discusses the Irish in America and John F. Kennedy’s visit to Ireland, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ABD-04
Duke discusses John F. Kennedy’s 1963 state visits to Germany, Ireland, and Italy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HM-01
McCann discusses planning for John F. Kennedy’s 1963 visit to Ireland, relations between the United States and Ireland during the Kennedy administration, and McCann’s interactions with the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHS01
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's European trip in the summer of 1963. President Kennedy arrives in West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) and travels to various sites. Included are appearances with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of the Federal Republic of Germany and Mayor of West Berlin Willy Brandt. President Kennedy then arrives in Ireland and is greeted by Irish President Eamon de Valera. Among President Kennedy's travels are a visit to the Kennedy Homestead with Jean Kennedy Smith and Eunice Kennedy Shriver. President Kennedy then arrives in England and is greeted by British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan before traveling to various sites. President Kennedy then arrives in Italy and is greeted by Italian President Antonio Segni before visiting various sites. President Kennedy visits the Vatican and meets Pope Paul VI.Source: White House # D-3618.
Photographed by: Cecil W. Stoughton.
Sound by: Alfred J. Storey.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DRT-01
Tubridy discusses the time she spent over the years with different members of the Kennedy family, her observations of Kennedy family dynamics, and John F. Kennedy’s relationship with Ireland and the Irish, other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FMO-01
This interview focuses on first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] and the Kennedy family, O’Ferrall’s personal relationship with JFK after World War II through his Presidency, and reflections on the Kennedy brothers, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming exchange St. Patrick's Day greetings and comment on Irish heritage. Senator Kennedy mentions his grandfather John F. "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald. The episode aired on Friday, March 16, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-012-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss the recent release of four Irish defendants (the "Guildford Four") who were wrongly convicted of bombings carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) in England in 1974. They also debate British justice for the "Birmingham Six," who were also convicted of bombings and given sentences of life imprisonment. The episode aired on Monday, December 25, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-036-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming exchange St. Patrick's Day greetings. They also comment on discrimination in U.S. immigration laws against Ireland and other countries, and violence in Northern Ireland. The episode aired on Friday, March 17, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-231-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Seán Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, during a dinner held in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the international significance of Ireland’s struggle for independence.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-231-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn upon the arrival of Seán Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his recent trip to Ireland and the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-203-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Shannon Airport upon his departure from Ireland. In his speech the President thanks the Irish citizens for their hospitality, and shares his impressions of Ireland's uniqueness, citing literary tradition, immigration patterns, and a reverence for history.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-203-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Green Park Race Course in Limerick, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses Ireland's unique philosophical understanding of the nature of freedom and independence, and announces his hopes to return to Ireland, stating, "This is not the land of my birth, but it is the land for which I hold the greatest affection, and I certainly will come back in the springtime."
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-203-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses Ireland's pattern of emigration to the United States, and explains the personal significance of his trip to Ireland, stating, "I must say that though other days may not be so bright, as we look toward the future, that the brightest days will continue to be those we spent with you here in Ireland."
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-202-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a civic and academic reception in Dublin Castle's St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin, Ireland. In his speech the President commends Ireland on its rigorous educational institutions, and characterizes education as a precondition to democracy.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-202-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the Oireachtas Éireann, the national parliament of Ireland, at Leinster House in Dublin, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses the historic relationship between Ireland and the United States, the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent, and commends the representatives on Ireland's social, political, and economic advancements following the Famine. President Kennedy also explains the necessity for cooperative international relations in an increasingly global society, famously noting, "The supreme reality of our time is our indivisibility as children of God and the common vulnerability of this planet."
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-201-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the City Hall in Cork, Ireland upon receiving Freedom of the City. In his speech the President thanks the city for the honor bestowed upon him, discusses Ireland's unique history of immigration, and explains the necessity for strong, cooperative international relations in an increasingly global climate.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-200-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Redmond Place in Wexford, Ireland. In his speech the President expresses his pleasure at returning to his family's original county, discusses the many contributions of Irish Americans to the country's efforts, and commends the Irish people on maintaining a strong national identity in spite of an extended period of foreign rule.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-200-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Dublin Airport upon his arrival in Ireland. In his speech the President expresses his pleasure at the opportunity to visit Ireland, due to his own Irish heritage and Ireland's unique history of immigration.