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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-051-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at a graduation ceremony at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the University for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, and discusses the important role that education plays in intellectual and political leadership. The volume of the recording is inconsistent.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-002
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address given at a graduation ceremony at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the University for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, and remarks on the important role that education plays in intellectual and political leadership. Materials in this folder include drafts (some by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), press copies, and a reading copy of the speech.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C248-9-61
President John F. Kennedy receives honorary degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC). William Brantley Aycock, UNC Chancellor (at lectern). Behind Mr. Aycock (L – R): William C. Friday, UNC President; President Kennedy; unidentified man (attaching hood). Others unidentified. Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C248-8-61
President John F. Kennedy receives honorary degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC). (L – R): North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford; William C. Friday, UNC President; President Kennedy; William Brantley Aycock, UNC Chancellor. Unidentified man (behind Mr. Aycock). Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C248-7-61
President John F. Kennedy receives honorary degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC). President Kennedy (left); William Brantley Aycock, UNC Chancellor (right); unidentified man (behind Mr. Aycock). Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-248-4-61
President John F. Kennedy (on stage) speaks to reporters at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. White House Stenographer, Jack Romagna, and White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) officer, John J. Cochran, work at left in foreground. Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-248-3-61
Reporters and photographers observe as President John F. Kennedy receives honorary degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. White House Stenographer, Jack Romagna, and White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) officer, John J. Cochran, sit at table. Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-248-2-61
President John F. Kennedy receives honorary degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (UNC). (L – R): William C. Friday, UNC President; President Kennedy; William Brantley Aycock, UNC Chancellor. Unidentified man (behind Mr. Aycock). Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-248-1-61
President John F. Kennedy receives honorary degree at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. President Kennedy (second from right) and other speakers approach the stage. Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.