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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-123-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Fish Room to members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of participating in political activities, and congratulates the American Heritage Foundation for its non-partisan emphasis on political engagement.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-28-D
AR26, ST13, KN21
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0375-014
Materials in this folder include letters consisting of expressions of patriotism, support for democracy, and the fight against communism; and an invitation to address the American Heritage Foundation’s annual Board of Trustees dinner.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0375-013
Materials in this folder include correspondence consisting of expressions of patriotism, support for democracy, and the fight against communism. Also included in this folder is a proposal by the American Heritage Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of State and the Advertising Council of America, to develop a public education program informing the public of major challenges and issues facing Americans.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-095-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the American Heritage Foundation's 1962 "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Materials in this folder include a press release announcing a meeting between foundation members and President Kennedy and copies of the report, which analyzes voter turnout percentages and the reasons people vote.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-047
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's exchange of remarks with Thomas D'arcy Brophy, member of the Board of Trustees for the American Heritage Foundation, in the White House Fish Room. In his remarks the President discusses the importance of participating in political activities, and congratulates the American Heritage Foundation for its non-partisan emphasis on political engagement.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-024
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's radio and television statement for the American Heritage Foundation "Get Out the Vote" program. In his speech the President urges citizens to vote on election day, noting that the best way to serve the country during the escalating conflict with the Soviet Union is to participate in democratic institutions. Materials in this folder include drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23457
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during a visit with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; the committee presented a progress report to President Kennedy on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy (at microphones); Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. An unidentified photographer stands at far right. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23456
President John F. Kennedy visits with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; President Kennedy receives the committee's progress report on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23455
President John F. Kennedy visits with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy (at microphones), delivers remarks upon presenting President Kennedy with the committee's progress report on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Mr. Brophy; Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23454
President John F. Kennedy visits with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; President Kennedy receives the committee's progress report on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy (shaking hands with the President); trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. An unidentified photographer stands at far right. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-359-5-62
President John F. Kennedy laughs during a visit with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; the committee presented a progress report to President Kennedy on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr.; unidentified photographer. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-359-4-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during a visit with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; the committee presented a progress report to President Kennedy on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy (at microphones); Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-359-3-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during a visit with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; the committee presented a progress report to President Kennedy on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy (at microphones); Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-359-2-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; President Kennedy receives the committee's progress report on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-359-1-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy (at microphones), delivers remarks upon presenting President Kennedy with the committee's progress report on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Mr. Brophy; Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers] [Scratches on image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7433-D
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during a visit with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; the committee presented a progress report to President Kennedy on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy (at microphones); Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7433-C
President John F. Kennedy laughs during a visit with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; the committee presented a progress report to President Kennedy on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7433-B
President John F. Kennedy visits with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy (at microphones), delivers remarks upon presenting President Kennedy with the committee's progress report on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Mr. Brophy; Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7433-A
President John F. Kennedy visits with members of the Executive Committee of the American Heritage Foundation; President Kennedy receives the committee's progress report on the foundation's "Register, Vote on an Informed Basis and Contribute to the Party of Your Choice" program. Left to right: Executive Director, Brendan Byrne; President Kennedy; Founder-President, Thomas D'Arcy Brophy; Kenneth W. Bilby (representing Chairman of the Board, General David Sarnoff); trustee, Leo Burnett; Secretary, Edwin L. Weisl; trustee, Louis A. Novins; Executive Vice President, Forrest D. Murden, Jr. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.