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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-044-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps Morrison (former Mayor of New Orleans) as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States and Robert F. Woodward as the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. In his speech the President thanks the honorees for accepting their new roles and responsibilities in order to accomplish the goals of the Alliance for Progress.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-042-003
This folder contains Department of State cables regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Topics include reports from United States embassies on international reaction, understanding of the crisis, and the subsequent amount of communist propaganda; and military assistance by Organization of American States (OAS) member nations to enforce the quarantine on Cuba.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-042-002
This folder contains Department of State cables regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Topics include reports from United States embassies on international reaction and understanding of the crisis, inspections by the United Nations (UN) to verify the removal of missiles from Cuba, and military assistance by Organization of American States (OAS) member nations to enforce the quarantine on Cuba.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-042-001
This folder contains Department of State cables regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. Topics include reports from United States embassies on international reaction and understanding of the crisis, aerial reconnaissance of Cuba, and military assistance by Organization of American States (OAS) member nations to enforce the quarantine on Cuba.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-028
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the swearing in of deLesseps Morrison (former Mayor of New Orleans) as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States and Robert F. Woodward as the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. In his speech the President voices his appreciation for the honorees' new roles in making the Alliance for Progress a reality. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the President's remarks (with responses from the honorees and Senator Allen Ellender) and a list of invited guests.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18372
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps S. Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. (L – R): Robert Woodward; President John F. Kennedy; deLesseps Morrison (taking oath); John Randolph "Randy" Morrison; Frank K. Sanderson, White House Administrative Officer; Florida Senator George Smathers (back right, behind two men wearing glasses); others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18371
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps S. Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. John Randolph "Randy" Morrison (held by deLesseps Morrison) shaking hands with President John F. Kennedy; Florida Senator George Smathers (back right, behind two men wearing glasses); others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18370
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps S. Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. Robert Woodward, shaking hands with President John F. Kennedy; deLesseps Morrison (left, wearing white suit and red tie); John Randolph "Randy" Morrison (held by unidentified man); others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18369
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps S. Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. deLesseps Morrison, shaking hands with President John F. Kennedy; John Randolph "Randy" Morrison (between deLesseps Morrison and President Kennedy); Florida Senator George Smathers (back right, between President Kennedy and a man wearing glasses); others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18368
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps S. Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. (L – R): President John F. Kennedy; Virginia Woodward; Robert Woodward (taking oath); Frank K. Sanderson, White House Administrative Officer. deLesseps Morrison (wearing white suit and red tie); Florida Senator George Smathers (back right, behind two men wearing glasses); others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18367
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps S. Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. (L – R): Robert Woodward; Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey; Virginia Woodward. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6695-D
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps S. Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. Robert Woodward (far left); deLesseps Morrison (behind President Kennedy, wearing white suit); President John F. Kennedy; others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6695-C
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. (L – R): President John F. Kennedy; Virginia Woodward; Robert Woodward (taking oath); deLesseps Morrison (behind Woodward, wearing white suit); Frank K. Sanderson, White House Administrative Officer; others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6695-B
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps Morrison as United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. (L – R): Robert Woodward; President John F. Kennedy; deLesseps Morrison; Frank K. Sanderson, White House Administrative Officer; others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6695-A
Swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps Morrison as United States Ambassdor to the Organization of American States (OAS) and Robert F. Woodward as Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. Robert Woodward (far left); Virginia Woodward (second from left); deLesseps Morrison (in white suit, holding son, John Randolph “Randy” Morrison); President John F. Kennedy (back to camera); others unidentified. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.