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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLC-01
Cronkite discusses his first impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK), his one-on-one interviews with JFK, as well as reporting on the assassination and announcing JFK’s death, and covering the 1969 moon landing, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-02-B
ST28
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-16-A
ST17
Collection
TMPC
Photographic materials, 1964-1986 (bulk 1968-1982). Photographer Frank Teti documented the extended Kennedy family’s activities from 1964-1986. Many of these photographic images were used in the book Kennedy: The New Generation by Frank Teti, published in 1983.
Collection
TNC
CBS Television Network coverage documenting John F. Kennedy, his administration, his family, and national and world events during the coverage period. Includes spot news, Presidential news conferences, news magazine programs, Presidential trips, speeches, remarks, and interviews. Also contains other coverage of official and non-official activities.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Pierre Salinger
JFKWHSFPS-171-001
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-097-002
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding the United States, Soviet Union, and Berlin. Topics include U.S. helicopter flights over East Berlin, observances for the one year anniversary of the construction of the Berlin Wall, potential travel requirements by the Germany (Democratic Republic), and protocols for air corridor use. Of note are telegrams regarding an effort by CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) to film an attempted escape of East Berlin refugees via a tunnel.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF28-032
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning College of the Air, a CBS television series on the American economy. Items include a press release and memoranda.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-8-63
President John F. Kennedy sits on the lawn outside Brambletyde house during his interview with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-6-63
President John F. Kennedy sits on the lawn outside Brambletyde house during his interview with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-4-63
President John F. Kennedy sits on the lawn outside Brambletyde house during his interview with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-3-63
President John F. Kennedy sits on the lawn outside Brambletyde house during his interview with Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-1-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, interviews President John F. Kennedy (wearing sunglasses) on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-7-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite (seated at left), interviews President John F. Kennedy on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-2-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, interviews President John F. Kennedy to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. President Kennedy and Mr. Cronkite (behind the President) sit on the lawn outside Brambletyde house; a CBS television crew films the interview. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-285-46-61
White House Correspondent for Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) News, Robert Pierpoint (center), stands outside the National Pantheon of Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela, where President John F. Kennedy laid a wreath on the tomb of General Simón Bolívar in observance of the 131st anniversary of Bolívar’s death.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-017
This folder contains unofficial transcripts of the first and second presidential debates between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, medical care for the aged, civil rights, the Cold War, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The first debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and the second debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-9-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite (seated at left), interviews President John F. Kennedy on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. A CBS television crew films the interview at right. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C276-10-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite (seated at left), interviews President John F. Kennedy on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Mary Elizabeth Maxwell Cronkite, wife of Mr. Cronkite, stands at right with back to camera; a CBS television crew films the interview. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-399-4-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite (seated at left), interviews President John F. Kennedy on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-399-3-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite, interviews President John F. Kennedy to inaugurate the first half hour nightly news broadcast. President Kennedy and Mr. Cronkite (behind the President) sit on the lawn outside Brambletyde house. A CBS television crew films the interview. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-399-2-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite (seated at left), interviews President John F. Kennedy on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. A CBS camera operator films the interview at right. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-399-1-63
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Evening News anchor, Walter Cronkite (seated at left), interviews President John F. Kennedy on the lawn outside Brambletyde house to inaugurate the first half-hour nightly news broadcast. A CBS television crew films the interview. Squaw Island, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-548-3-62
President John F. Kennedy participates in a radio and television interview entitled, “After Two Years: A Conversation with the President.” Left to right: William H. Lawrence, of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC); George E. Herman, of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS); Sander Vanocur, of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC); President Kennedy (in rocking chair). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-548-1-62
President John F. Kennedy participates in a radio and television interview entitled, “After Two Years: A Conversation with the President.” Left to right: President Kennedy (in rocking chair); William H. Lawrence, of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC); Sander Vanocur, of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC); George E. Herman, of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.