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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-024-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy's address to the American Society of Newspaper Editors held at the Statler Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the purpose of American intervention abroad and the spread of communist ideology to Latin America and Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on the Bay of Pigs incident that occurred in Cuba four days prior. The recording cuts off abruptly during the President's remarks.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-176-003
Sound recording of the question and answer session following President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the annual convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors held at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The questions primarily concern Cuba, Laos, and the economy.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-175-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the annual convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors held at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses his administration's economic proposals and various programs he is advocating, especially those related to housing, health care, civil rights, employment, and urban renewal.