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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JH-01
In this interview Harllee discusses his interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] during World War II; working with Congressman JFK on selection procedures for Annapolis and West Point, 1947–1948; his impressions of JFK in Congress; working as chairman of Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson [Lyndon B. Johnson] in northern California, 1960; anti-Catholic opposition to JFK in California during the 1960 presidential election; and becoming a member of the Federal Maritime Commission amid changes to the Commission’s powers and functions, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-06-08-D
KN04
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-08-C
KN07
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ARB-01
Burke discusses his frustrations with the Kennedy administration, including Robert S. McNamara’s changes to the Department of Defense, the Bay of Pigs Invasion, general lack of respect for procedures and lessons from the past, and censoring of a speech that Burke was to give in January 1961, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DBF-01
Frost discusses life in the Pacific Theater, the rescue mission, and operating PT boats, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JBD-01
Drachnik discusses his work as a military advisor, the Vietnamese navy, and the Vietnamese military coup of November 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RIF-01
In this interview Flood discusses his friendship with Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr.; the relationship, similarities, and differences between John F. Kennedy [JFK] and his older brother while together at Harvard; his interactions with JFK at Harvard, during WWII, and later on up until 1963; his experiences working on JFK’s 1946 congressional campaign and 1952 Senate campaign; and his impressions of some of JFK’s work as a politician, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PBF-04
Fay discusses playing golf with President John F. Kennedy (JFK), JFK’s reflections on being president, the Bay of Pigs, Robert McNamara’s ability to communicate, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PBF-03
Fay discusses Admiral George Anderson, Fay’s role as Under Secretary of the Navy, President John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) relationships with heads of state, foreign visits, JFK’s interest in General Douglas MacArthur, the missile gap, and the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-002-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Congress's federal budget compromise with President George H. W. Bush that requires significant cuts in defense spending in order to reduce the budget deficit. They comment on Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney's plan to meet the goal by holding the number of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers at 14 instead of expanding to 15. The episode aired on Monday, May 22, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-J
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy going aboard the ship "Observation Island" during his visit to Cape Canaveral, Florida. President Kennedy arrives by helicopter, views a demonstration of the firing of a Polaris missile by the submarine "Andrew Jackson," and departs.Source: Paul Fisher, White House projectionist (MR 73-70).
Origin: Probably shot by Navy cameramen. Processed by RCA, operating the Air Force Missile Test Center Photographic Laboratory. Unclassified.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-H
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's visit to the U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California. President Kennedy arrives in Air Force One and attends welcoming ceremonies before observing a lengthy demonstration of various pieces of ordnance. President Kennedy tours the base, delivers a short address, and departs by helicopter.Produced by: U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-E
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's visit to the United States Navy's First Fleet off San Diego, California. President Kennedy visits the Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego, boards the Carrier Oriskany, boards the Carrier USS Kitty Hawk where he observes flight maneuvers and addresses the crew, and visits the U.S. Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California, where he observes missile firings. Also included is a pictorial history of the United States Navy.Presented by: United States Navy.
Produced by: U.S. Naval Photographic Center.
Photography by: Pacific Fleet Mobile Photographic Unit, San Diego, California; United States Naval Missile Center, Point Mugu, California; U.S. Marine Corps, West Coast Motion Picture Unit.
Written by: LCDR. Eric P. Strutt, USNR-R.
Edited by: CDR. Fredrick Y. Smith, USNR-R.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-006-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas discuss the attack on the USS Stark in the Persian Gulf that left 37 U.S. Navy personnel dead. The episode aired on Tuesday, May 26, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-004-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the U.S. Navy's request for money to build two new $7 billion aircraft carriers. The episode aired on Thursday, March 26, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-036-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the U.S. Navy proposal to build a new aircraft carrier and how it fits into the Pentagon budget. The episode aired on Thursday, March 23, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-14B-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 12, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of the Navy Paul B. Fay. They discuss possible naval base closings and the outlook for a bid by the city of San Francisco to host the 1964 Democratic National Convention.Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 14B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-14B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 14B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-14B
Dictation Belt 14B contains six sound recordings from March 12, 1963. The recording of the conversation in item 14B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 14A.5. Item 14B.1 is part of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They continue to discuss Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules on expense accounts. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 14B.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of the Navy Paul B. Fay. They discuss possible naval base closings and the outlook for a bid by the city of San Francisco to host the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 14B.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Richard N. Goodwin, Secretary-general for the International Peace Corps Secretariat. They discuss preparing remarks for President Kennedy to deliver during his visit to Costa Rica. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric. They discuss hearings on the TFX airplane. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.5 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Lawrence F. O'Brien, Special Assistant to the President. They discuss a construction bill, a pay raise issue, and their effects on the federal budget. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 14B.6 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They discuss Sylvester’s testimony at a hearing involving the TFX airplane.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-191-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon leaving the United States Naval Ordnance Test Station in China Lake, California.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-190-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon departing the Naval Air Station and Pacific Missile Range Headquarters in Point Mugu, California. In his speech the President says how the United States derives influence and strength from its citizens and military force.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-085-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks aboard the USS Enterprise (then at sea off the North Carolina) after observing a demonstration of naval maneuvers. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the officers for their service.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-09-B
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-07-B
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-07-A
KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-06-E
ST25, KN36