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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JHG-01
Glenn discusses his conversations with John F. Kennedy about the Mercury program and the larger space program; the astronauts’ contract with Life magazine, other business dealings; and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s role in the space program, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HSS-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy (JFK)’s senatorial career, various challenges faced by JFK during his presidency, and Sidey’s work as a journalist, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-02B-1
Sound recording of a conversation held between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified person (possibly General Chester V. Clifton). They discuss a forthcoming Life Magazine article.This is not a telephone conversation, but rather a conversation recorded when the telephone was left off the hook. Only a rough transcript of this sound recording exists. The transcript was included in the material received by the John F. Kennedy Library. No corresponding Dictation Belt was included.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-047-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s recorded remarks for an NBC television program commemorating Life Magazine’s 25th anniversary. In his speech the President discusses the magazine’s past coverage and the future of communications.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-009
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's remarks as they were recorded for an NBC television program commemorating Life Magazine's twenty-fifth anniversary. In his speech the President comments on the magazine's past coverage and the future of communications in general.
Textual folder
John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-039-008
This folder contains a commencement program for Tufts University and photographs of Senator Kennedy for Life magazine.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-020
This file contains copies of an article by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “We Must Climb to the Hilltop,” printed in Life magazine. In the article he discusses a need to revitalize a sense of national purpose, the ideals of which were set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, and appeals for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
Photograph
John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-039-008-p0002
Senator John F. Kennedy, seated, holding eyeglasses. A chart on the verso of the contact sheet contains the following information: "Life Magazine, Life Photo By Verner Reed, Date 10/18/55, Set No. 46319, Story & Location: Sen. Kennedy, Black & White Film, 35 mm: 2, 120: 5."