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Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-013
Sound recording of David Schoenbrun's interview with Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow. They discuss the introduction of communication satellite technology, the potential impact on broadcasting, and potential use for the USIA/Voice of America (VOA). They also discuss how the image of the United States is determined and presented. The recording includes multiple takes. Accession MR-1972-096-013.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-009
Sound recording of ceremonies celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Voice of America (VOA). Following music and introductory remarks about the VOA's role in describing policies of the United States government and in presenting a balanced reflection of American thought, VOA announcers speak briefly in Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish. Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow then speaks about the VOA's operations and messaging. Director Murrow states that the American “way of diversity is the way of free choice,” drawing a parallel to emerging nations that seek their own form. Secretary of State Dean Rusk speaks next and describes the beginnings of the VOA, the VOA's role in foreign affairs, and the determination to assist developing nations and people seeking freedom. The recording ends with an extended musical performance. During a brief pause, an unidentified speaker announces that the President will arrive soon. This recording does not include remarks from President Kennedy. The tape box identifies a speaker as "Loomis." Accession MR-1972-096-009.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-045
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon on the United States Information Agency (USIA) and Voice of America (VOA).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091-002
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the U.S. Information Agency (USIA). Topics include negotiations for a Voice of America station in Turkey, Fidel Castro's standing in Latin America, recommendations of countries for the National Association of Broadcasters' mass literacy television project, and results of various opinion polls. Also included in this folder are reports titled, "The Current State of Confidence in the U.S. Among the West European Public," and, "Initial Worldwide Reactions to the Soviet Nuclear Test Announcement."
Collection
USIAAU
Sound Recordings, 1957-1974 (bulk 1961-1964), deposited in the Kennedy Library by the United States Information Agency (USIA) at various times. Speeches and other public appearances of Edward R. Murrow during his tenure as Director of the USIA; recordings of memorial ceremonies and tributes to President Kennedy occurring both within and outside of the United States; interviews with persons who knew President Kennedy; Voice of America news and information broadcasts; Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and other non-English language programs created by the United States Information Service (USIS) for broadcast outside of the United States; USIS recordings made during Mrs. Kennedy's visit to Pakistan; off-air recordings made by USIS field offices outside of the United States of state or local broadcasts; other events.