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Remarks at Veteran's Day ceremony, Arlington National Cemetery, 11 November 1961

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Digital Identifier:
JFKPOF-036-012
Title:
Remarks at Veteran's Day ceremony, Arlington National Cemetery, 11 November 1961
Date(s) of Materials:
1961: October-November
Folder Description:
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at an Armistice Day wreath laying ceremony held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. In his speech the President discusses the importance of observing peace on Veteran's Day, and remembering those who lost lives fighting for their country. Materials in this folder include a memorandum handwritten by the President, a reading copy of the President's speech, various military news releases, historical information regarding Arlington Cemetery, and a program from the Veteran's Day ceremony.
Extent:
55 digital pages
Collection:
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Series Number:
03.
Series Name:
Speech Files.
Preferred Citation:
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files. Speech Files. Remarks at Veteran's Day ceremony, Arlington National Cemetery, 11 November 1961
Subject(s):
Holidays
Military
Physical Description:
55 digital pages
Media Type:
Paper
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