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Remarks Recorded for the Opening of a USIA Transmitter at Greenville, North Carolina, 8 February 1963

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-161-010
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremony for the United States Information Agency (USIA) Transmitter Complex in Greenville, North Carolina. In his speech the President discusses the practical as well as symbolic importance of the Voice of America, the radio outlet for the agency.

Remarks at the Dedication of the Whiskeytown Dam and Reservoir, Whiskeytown, California, 28 September 1963

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-223-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication of the Whiskeytown Dam and Reservoir in Whiskeytown, California. In his speech the President discusses the intended impact of the Trinity Project dams, of which the Whiskeytown efforts are a part, and explains how innovative resource conservation and development programs will benefit future generations.

Press Conference, 15 March 1961

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-018
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of March 15, 1961 (News Conference 7). President Kennedy begins the press conference with several brief announcements concerning small business participation in defense contracts, the construction of the Libby Dam in Montana on the Columbia River, the Export-Import Bank’s authorization of a credit in favor of the Government of Israel for the purchase of agricultural machinery, and the President’s Conference on Heart Disease and Cancer. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including nuclear disarmament, federal aid to education, and congressional support for the President’s New Frontier legislative program.

Exhibits

Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P27-009

Senate speech on Boston Army Base pier, 11 May 1954

Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-005
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the United States Senate regarding the Boston Army Base pier in South Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the economic and military value of the pier, and proposes a bill to rehabilitate the pier and maintain its current operation under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Architecture

Textual folder
Arthur M. Schlesinger Personal Papers
AMSPP-P27-001

Remarks at the Dedication of the Dulles International Airport, Chantilly, Virginia, 17 November 1962

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-143-009
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremonies for the Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance contributions of members of the Dulles family to the United States government, and explains how the building symbolizes the country’s aspirations in the 1950s and 1960s.

Remarks at the Dedication of the Oahe Dam, Pierre, South Dakota, 17 August 1962

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-120-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Oahe Dam and Missouri River Basin Power Transmission System in Pierre, South Dakota. In his speech President Kennedy discusses how similar resource development projects have changed the American economy, landscape, and standard of living. He also characterizes the Oahe Dam’s ability to supply irrigation, produce electric energy, and provide a reservoir lake as a symbol of a free society utilizing its natural resources.

Remarks in Los Banos, California at the Ground-breaking Ceremonies for the San Luis Dam, 18 August 1962

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-121-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the ground-breaking ceremonies for the San Luis Dam Project in Los Banos, California. In his speech President Kennedy characterizes the project as an engineering, legislative, and administrative achievement, and discusses how the dam will provide water for farming, power, commerce, irrigation, and recreation. The President also proposes improved outdoor recreation areas, adding seashores to the National Park System, enacting a strong Wilderness Bill and a Youth Employment act, and developing programs to economically convert salt water into fresh water.

Remarks in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Dedication, by Remote Control, of Flaming Gorge Dam, 27 September 1963

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-227-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Flaming Gorge Dam held at the Salt Lake City Airport in Salt Lake City, Utah. In his speech President Kennedy explains how dedicated, innovative resource conservation and development programs will benefit future generations.

Remarks in Heber Springs, Arkansas at the Dedication of Greers Ferry Dam, 3 October 1963

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-228-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Greers Ferry Dam and Reservoir held in Heber Springs, Arkansas. In his speech President Kennedy characterizes the project as an example of what can be accomplished through the diligent, cooperative efforts of many.

Remarks in San Antonio, Texas at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center, 21 November 1963

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-243-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Aerospace Medical Health Center located at the Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. In his speech President Kennedy explains the symbolic meaning of the term “New Frontier,” and discusses the possible terrestrial applications of space research, such as medicine and technology.

Kennedy Library (4 of 4 folders)

Textual folder
R. Sargent Shriver Personal Papers
RSSPP-292-004
For separated oversize material (OVZ-214/10.3.-#3-5), see MAP073.

Remarks at Dulles International Airport dedication, Chantilly, Virginia, 17 November 1962

Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-028
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the dedication ceremonies for the Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia. In his speech the President discusses the important contributions of the Dulles family to the United States government, and explains how the building symbolizes the aspirations of the country in the 1950s and 1960s. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, a draft by Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a program of the ceremony with handwritten notations by the President and letters to the President from Najeeb Halaby, Administrator for the Federal Aviation Agency.

Remarks at O'Hare International Airport dedication, Chicago, Illinois, 23 March 1963

Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-043-024
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the dedication ceremony for the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the President recalls his memories of Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare, discusses the technological modernity of the airport, and describes Chicago as an important strategic site. Materials in this folder include a press and reading copy of the speech.

Remarks at the Dedication of O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, 23 March 1963

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the dedication ceremony for the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the President recalls his memories of Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare, discusses the technological modernity of the airport, and describes Chicago as an important strategic site.