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Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks recorded at the Raleigh-Durham Airport for the opening of the North Carolina Trade Fair in Charlotte.

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the National Association of Manufacturer’s 66th annual Congress of American Industry held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of improving economic policy, balancing trade and deficit payments, and maintaining cooperation between business and government.

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the National Industrial Conference Board luncheon held at the Sheraton-Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy addresses his administration’s support of American business practices, emphasizing the partnership between the two.

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the National Advisory Council of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in the White House Rose Garden. In his speech the President discusses the theoretical foundation for his tax reform program and the concrete ways those changes would improve the country's economy.

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s News Conference of September 26, 1962 (News Conference 44). The President begins the special press conference by greeting the delegates to the White House Conference of Business Editors and Publishers and summarizing the current state of the economy. He states that the United States is moving forward to meet a number of economic goals and emphasizes the importance of the free market system and maintaining a close relationship with business. Following these statements the President answers questions from the delegates on a variety of topics including the Administration’s relationship with the business world, the economy, union shops in the aerospace industry, the status of the Wilderness bill, and removal of agricultural inequities.

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden at the Brookings Institute’s Public Policy Conference for Business Executives concerning the need to improve communication between the government and business community.

Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of July 5, 1962 (News Conference 38). The President begins the press conference by stating his support for two bills, one concerning foreign aid, and the second concerning medical care for the elderly. Following these statements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Atlantic Alliance, current and future relations with the Soviet Union, the Sugar Act, a meeting between Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, the domestic economy, and the Chamizal Zone in El Paso, Texas.

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn to delegates to the National Young Presidents’ Conference. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the relationship between business and government, and explains that the government carries specific responsibilities concerning employment and the national economy.

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to the 47th annual meeting of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce held at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy explains how his administration’s economic policies have affected American businesses, and proposes strong communication lines between the government and individual businesses. The President also answers questions from the audience regarding inflation, the national debt, foreign policy, civil rights, and the growth of the federal government.

Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the United States Chamber of Commerce at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy congratulates the Chamber on its 50th anniversary, and discusses the ways in which businesses and the government must cooperatively interact in order to address mutual concerns of inflation, modernization, and competitive market forces.

Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether Congress will override President Reagan's veto of a trade bill, which he vetoed due to a provision requiring corporations to provide 60 days notice to workers and communities before the closing of factories. The episode aired on Thursday, May 26, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate legislation sent by Congress to the President to ban irresponsible use of polygraph ("lie detector") tests by employers in the workplace. The episode aired on Friday, June 3, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate an upcoming Senate vote on a trade bill vetoed by President Ronald Reagan due to a provision requiring corporations to provide notice to workers and communities before factories are closed. They comment on whether the veto should be overridden or upheld. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 9, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a new attempt in Congress to pass a trade bill and plant-closing law that would require corporations to provide 60 days notice to workers before factories are closed. They comment on President Ronald Reagan's sustained veto of the previous trade bill. The episode aired on Thursday, June 23, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate plant-closing legislation sent by Congress to President Ronald Reagan for the second time. The legislation requires corporations to provide advance notice to workers before factories close or layoffs occur. The episode aired on Friday, July 15, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate plant-closing legislation that President Ronald Reagan decided not to veto, allowing the bill to become law. The legislation requires corporations to give workers 60 days advance notice before factories are closed or jobs are lost. The episode aired on Thursday, August 11, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Dictation Belt 24A contains seven sound recordings. Item 24A.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Harry S. Truman. Former President Truman congratulates President Kennedy on The Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. President Kennedy asks former President Truman to make a public statement about the treaty. Item 24A.1A is a brief telephone exchange on July 26, 1963, between a White House Operator and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. The operator speaks to Secretary Wirtz as he holds for President Kennedy. Item 24A.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. They discuss legislation regarding railroad work rules and George Meany’s position and strategy on the matter. Item 24A.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss enlisting businessmen for an unidentified project. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 24A.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. The unidentified man reports on Cardinal (Richard J.) Cushing’s discussion of the election of Pope Paul VI. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24A.5 is a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss whether United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General U. Thant and Ambassador to the U.N. Adlai E. Stevenson should attend the signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. They also discuss releasing a statement concerning President Charles de Gaulle of France. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24A.6 is a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, and Representative George H. Mahon of Texas. They discuss a defense budget cut, related concerns involving Korea and the Soviet Union, and potential political consequences. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.

Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.

Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss enlisting businessmen for an unidentified project.

The recording begins in mid-conversation.

This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 24A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-24A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 24A.