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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a provision in the annual defense bill to double the Department of Defense's child-care budget for parents in the U.S. armed forces. The episode aired on Friday, July 28, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Department of Defense spending plans for the B-2 Bomber aircraft. The episode aired on Monday, July 24, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-005-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney's efforts to eliminate waste, mismanagement, and fraud in the Pentagon's weapons procurement systems. The episode aired on Friday, July 21, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-024-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney's plans to cut U.S. defense spending in spite of the recent buildup of military forces in the Middle East. The episode aired on Thursday, October 4, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-024-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the appropriateness of a fund proposed by the U.S. Department of Defense to manage money contributed by foreign governments toward U.S. operations in the Persian Gulf. They debate whether the Pentagon set up the fund as a "slush fund" to avoid oversight. The episode aired on Wednesday, October 3, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-014-007
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 plans of Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney to cut the U.S. defense budget. The episode aired on Monday, February 12, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-013-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate defense budget cuts proposed by Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney and comment on a "peace dividend" because of developments in Eastern Europe. The episode aired on Monday, January 15, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-011-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate defense spending cuts recommended by U.S. Secretary of Defense Richard B. "Dick" Cheney. The episode aired on Wednesday, December 6, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-013-014
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 the Pentagon (Department of Defense) should change its policy banning gays and lesbians from service in the U.S. military. The episode aired on Thursday, May 28, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-013-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how many of the Seawolf submarines planned for construction should be canceled as part of defense spending cuts following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Thursday, May 14, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-012-014
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 decision by the Bush administration and the Department of Defense to build 20 B-2 bombers following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Monday, May 4, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-036-014
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 U.S. Navy proposal to build a new aircraft carrier and how it fits into the Pentagon budget. The episode aired on Thursday, March 23, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19C-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric. They discuss staffing issues at the Department of Defense involving congressional liaison David E. McGiffert as a possible replacement for Gilpatric, and the prospect of appointing someone in Public Affairs.The recording begins in mid-conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19C, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19C, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19C.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19C
Dictation Belt 19C contains four sound recordings from May 22, 1963. The recording of the conversation in item 19C.1 begins on Dictation Belt 19B.3. Item 19C.1 is part of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. They continue to discuss prospective legislation by congressional Republicans that would present a competing policy on agriculture. Item 19C.2 is a brief telephone exchange between President John F. Kennedy and Senator George Aiken of Vermont. President Kennedy thanks Senator Aiken for his help on a matter involving coffee and Latin America. Item 19C.3 is a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric. They discuss staffing issues at the Department of Defense involving congressional liaison David E. McGiffert as a possible replacement for Gilpatric, and the prospect of appointing someone in Public Affairs. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 19C.4 is a brief telephone exchange on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and George Meany. President Kennedy thanks Meany for his help on an issue involving Canada (the topic is unclear). Before the conversation, [White House Operator?] initiates the call and then, during a delay, voices can be heard in the background.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-17B-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on April 3, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss possible requests by the Air Force Inspector General to use polygraph tests to investigate a Defense Department leak. They also discuss seeking input on the matter from Press Secretary Pierre Salinger and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester.Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 17B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-17B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 17B.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-17B
Dictation Belt 17B contains four sound recordings. The recording of the conversation in item 17B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 17A.4. Item 17B.1 is part of a telephone conversation held on April 2, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Sargent Shriver, Director of the Peace Corps. They discuss speaking to Richard M. Helms about the suspicion that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is trying to place people in the Peace Corps. They also discuss facilitating the movement of members of the Peace Corps into the Foreign Service. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 17B.2 is a telephone conversation held on April 3, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss possible requests by the Air Force Inspector General to use polygraph tests to investigate a Defense Department leak. They also discuss seeking input on the matter from Press Secretary Pierre Salinger and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 17B.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Louis Harris. They discuss polling on upcoming elections in Canada and Kentucky. They also discuss Harris’s professional plans. Item 17B.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. First they discuss a topic that is unclear. Then they discuss providing a recommendation for a student applying to Harvard. There is a brief delay before the conversation, and machine noise follows the conversation.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-031-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Clinton's policy to replace the ban on gays and lesbians in the U.S. military with a policy of "don't ask, don't tell." This would prohibit military officials from asking members of the armed services if they are gay or lesbian, but openly gay service members would be subject to discharge. The episode aired on Thursday, July 29, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-030-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether plans to close U.S. military bases should include closures of facilities for training the military reserve forces. The episode aired on Friday, June 25, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-221-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Tongue Point, Oregon. In his speech the President announces that the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard plan to establish bases at the location.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate reductions in defense spending and investment in domestic programs while transitioning to a peace-time economy following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Wednesday, March 11, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how deeply to reduce spending on defense following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Friday, March 6, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's plans for cuts in defense spending, and the case for deeper cuts to the defense budget following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Tuesday, March 3, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-007-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate federal grant funding in the Department of Defense budget to support scientific research at universities. The episode aired on Monday, December 23, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-006-008
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 Department of Defense's proposed spending cuts and the resistance in Congress. The episode aired on Friday, November 29, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-004-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's statements on national defense spending for the coming years. The episode aired on Tuesday, October 15, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.