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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-129-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon receiving the a painting of the Battle of Bunker Hill by Ken Riley entitled “The Whites of their Eyes” from the United States National Guard. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the Guard for their gift, and discusses the continuing need for the National Guard even in times of international crisis.
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-034-006
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-005-013
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-004-033
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-018
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon receiving the painting "The Whites of their Eyes" by Ken Riley from the National Guard. In his speech the President thanks the Guard for their gift, and discusses the continuing need for the National Guard even in times of international crisis. The press copy also includes remarks by Major General D.W. McGowan, Chief of the National Guard Bureau.