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Accession Number:
WH-109
Digital Identifier:
JFKWHA-109
Title:
Press Conference, 27 June 1962
Date(s) of Materials:
27 June 1962
27 June 1962
Description:
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of June 27, 1962 (News Conference 37). The President begins the press conference with a statement concerning the movement of Chinese Communist military forces into the Taiwan Strait area, warning the Peoples Republic of China that the United States would take action if an attack against the offshore islands Quemoy and Matsu threatens Taiwan. The President then reemphasizes his support for the trade expansion bill, stating he felt that passage of the bill was vital to the future of the United States. Following these statements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the recent United States Supreme Court decision banning prayer in public schools, plans to reduce United States troops in Europe, and Democratic Congressional support for his legislative program.
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Physical Description:
1 audio tape/reel (31 minutes)
Contributor(s):
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
Archival Creator:
Department of Defense. Defense Communications Agency. White House Communications Agency. (1962 - 06/25/1991)
Sound Recording:
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