Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-067
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of January 15, 1962 (News Conference 20). President Kennedy begins the press conference by discussing how the current supply of scientific and technical manpower is inadequate to meet the growing demand within the United States. He then announces that he has asked the Science Advisory Council, in cooperation with the Federal Council for Science and Technology, to report on specific measures than could be taken to develop the necessary manpower to meet the country’s needs, and encourages young people to consider careers in science and technology. Following the announcement the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the effect of foreign trade and competition on United States industry.