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Remarks on signing honorary citizenship for Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
Date(s) of Materials:
9 April 1963
Folder Description:
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon signing a proclamation conferring honorary citizenship on Sir Winston Churchill. In his speech the President discusses Churchill's many contributions to American society, and explains that the former British Prime Minister is the first person to be granted this honor. Materials in this folder include drafts (by Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. and Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), a reading copy, and press copies of the speech, in addition to a press release of the formal proclamation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
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Related Records:
Churchill, Winston S., 1963: April-December
Remarks Upon Signing a Proclamation Conferring Honorary Citizenship on Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
President Kennedy Bestows Honorary Citizenship upon Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
Signing ceremony, proclamation declaring Sir Winston Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States, 2:50PM
Events: 9 April 1963, Resolution Signing, Churchill Citizenship [1 of 2 folders]
Events: 9 April 1963, Resolution Signing, Churchill Citizenship [2 of 2 folders]
Click to Copy Direct LinkChurchill, Winston S., 1963: April-December
Remarks Upon Signing a Proclamation Conferring Honorary Citizenship on Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
President Kennedy Bestows Honorary Citizenship upon Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
Signing ceremony, proclamation declaring Sir Winston Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States, 2:50PM
Events: 9 April 1963, Resolution Signing, Churchill Citizenship [1 of 2 folders]
Events: 9 April 1963, Resolution Signing, Churchill Citizenship [2 of 2 folders]
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Digital Identifier:
JFKPOF-043-032
Title:
Remarks on signing honorary citizenship for Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
Date(s) of Materials:
9 April 1963
9 April 1963
Folder Description:
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon signing a proclamation conferring honorary citizenship on Sir Winston Churchill. In his speech the President discusses Churchill's many contributions to American society, and explains that the former British Prime Minister is the first person to be granted this honor. Materials in this folder include drafts (by Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. and Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), a reading copy, and press copies of the speech, in addition to a press release of the formal proclamation.
Extent:
19 digital pages
Collection:
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
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Series Number:
03.
Preferred Citation:
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files. Speech Files. Remarks on signing honorary citizenship for Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
Contributor(s):
Schlesinger, Arthur M. (Arthur Meier), 1917-2007
Sorensen, Theodore C. (Theodore Chaikin), 1928-2010
Schlesinger, Arthur M. (Arthur Meier), 1917-2007
Sorensen, Theodore C. (Theodore Chaikin), 1928-2010
Physical Description:
19 digital pages
19 digital pages
Related Records:
Churchill, Winston S., 1963: April-December
Remarks Upon Signing a Proclamation Conferring Honorary Citizenship on Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
President Kennedy Bestows Honorary Citizenship upon Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
Signing ceremony, proclamation declaring Sir Winston Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States, 2:50PM
Events: 9 April 1963, Resolution Signing, Churchill Citizenship [1 of 2 folders]
Events: 9 April 1963, Resolution Signing, Churchill Citizenship [2 of 2 folders]
Churchill, Winston S., 1963: April-December
Remarks Upon Signing a Proclamation Conferring Honorary Citizenship on Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
President Kennedy Bestows Honorary Citizenship upon Sir Winston Churchill, 9 April 1963
Signing ceremony, proclamation declaring Sir Winston Churchill an honorary citizen of the United States, 2:50PM
Events: 9 April 1963, Resolution Signing, Churchill Citizenship [1 of 2 folders]
Events: 9 April 1963, Resolution Signing, Churchill Citizenship [2 of 2 folders]
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