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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EWH-01
In this interview Henry discusses working on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign as part of the Nationalities Division of the Democratic National Committee; getting the vote of different ethnic groups in the 1960 presidential election; impressions of JFK; joining the Kennedy Administration and the Federal Communications Commission [FCC]; Newton Minow as Chairman of the FCC and his successes; the relationship between the FCC and Congress and between the FCC and the broadcasting industry; keeping the broadcasting industry fair; White House involvement in FCC conflicts with the broadcasting industry; and meeting with JFK on November 20, 1963, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-06-06-B
AR08
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-07-25-B
AR09, ST03
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-003-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the role of the Fairness Doctrine in modern broadcasting, which requires broadcasters to air both sides of controversial issues. The episode aired on Friday, June 2, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JNR-01
This interview focuses on the coordination of televised appearances during JFK’s campaign, the debates between JFK and Richard Nixon’s, and the use of television and radio during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-016-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Rupert Murdoch's pursuit of a waiver from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow him to continue owning newspapers in New York and Boston (the Boston Herald) while seeking a buyer; media anti-monopoly laws prevent any one individual from owning both a television station and newspaper in the same city. The episode aired on Tuesday, January 12, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-033-013
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 to revive the fairness doctrine, which refers to federal regulations that require radio and television broadcasters to cover public issues in a fair and balanced way. The episode aired on Monday, September 20, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-014
Sound recording of statements by the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow to the Asian Broadcasters Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Director Murrow speaks of communications technology and potential programming possibilities. He wishes success for the broadcasters in their discussions at the conference and pledges the interest and cooperation of the USIA. Accession MR-1972-096-014.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-114
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of July 23, 1962 (News Conference 39). The President begins the press conference by announcing that part of the conference is being broadcast across the Atlantic Ocean by the Telstar communications satellite. He then states the importance of the satellite to provide fast communication, resulting in peace and security for all people. Following this statement the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including a possible peace treaty between the Soviet Union and East Germany (Democratic Republic), nuclear testing by the Soviet Union, tax cut hearings, the domestic economy, foreign affairs, Martin Luther King, Jr. and segregation, strike increases, and the appointment of General Lyman Lemnitzer as Commander in Chief of U.S. Forces in Europe.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-033-005
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 television stations should be allowed to broadcast executions of prisoners sentenced to the death penalty (capital punishment). The episode aired on Friday, April 19, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-025-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate news media ethics in the case of the NBC (National Broadcasting Company) program "Dateline" and its "Waiting to Explode" episode. NBC admitted to manipulating a crash test in which a General Motors (GM) pickup truck caught fire. The crash test was part of a report on the safety of GM "sidesaddle" fuel tanks. The episode aired on Thursday, February 25, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-11-D
AR38, ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-10-25-D
AR41
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-18-D
AR40, ST29
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-07-26-D
AR39
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-03-15-F
ST21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-03-06-C
AR33, ST21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-16-A
ST17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-04-B
AR30, ST17, KN26
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-03-18-C
AR04
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Pierre Salinger
JFKWHSFPS-163-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-106-006
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning a drive to raise public funds for Radio Free Europe (later known as Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty), a radio and communications organization funded by the United States Congress to promote democratic values and curtail the spread of communist ideology in Eastern Europe. Materials in this folder include memoranda, a briefing paper on Radio Free Europe, a list of guests attending meetings concerning the status of the organization, and a draft of suggested remarks for President Kennedy's statement urging for public donations.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7969-E
President John F. Kennedy delivers a radio and television address to the nation regarding desegregation at the University of Alabama. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-057-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of July 23, 1962 (News Conference 39). The President began the press conference by announcing that part of the conference was being broadcast across the Atlantic Ocean by the Telstar communications satellite. He then stated the importance of the satellite to provide fast communication, resulting in peace and security for all people. Following this statement the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including a possible peace treaty between the Soviet Union and East Germany (Democratic Republic), nuclear testing by the Soviet Union, tax cut hearings, the domestic economy, foreign affairs, Martin Luther King, Jr. and segregation, strike increases, and the appointment of General Lyman Lemnitzer as Commander in Chief of U.S. Forces in Europe. Also included in this folder is a memorandum from Under Secretary of State George W. Ball clarifying U.S. nuclear policy. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C25431
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during a visit with radio station representatives recognized for their service during the crisis in Cuba. Left to right (in foreground): President of the National Association of Broadcasters, LeRoy Collins; General Manager of KAAY Radio in Little Rock, Arkansas, Tom Bishop; President of WRUL Radio in New York City, Ralf Brent; General Manager of WSB Radio in Atlanta, Georgia, Frank Gaither; Chairman of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Information, J. Leonard Reinsch (in back); Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA), Edward R. Murrow; President Kennedy (at microphones); General Manager of WKWF Radio in Key West, Florida, John M. Spottswood; President and co-founder of Far East Broadcasting Corporation (FEBC), Robert H. Bowman (in back); Faculty Director of WWL Radio and Television at Loyola University, Reverend Aloysius B. Goodspeed, S.J.; President of WCKY Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio, Charles H. Topmiller; Station Manager of WMIE Radio in Miami, Florida, Jack Nobles; President of Storer Broadcasting Company, George B. Storer, Jr.; Station Manager of WCKR Radio in Miami, Florida, Milton Komito; Director of Voice of America (VOA), Henry Loomis. White House Secret Service agent, Jim Johnson (back left), stands in the West Wing Colonnade. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.