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Presidential Visit [JFK at White Sands], 5 June 1963

Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-B
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's visit to the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. President Kennedy arrives and General Frederick Thorlin makes welcoming remarks. President Kennedy makes remarks, goes to the test launch area to observe a missile launch demonstration, receives a model of a missile before Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson receives a plaque, and then departs.
Presented by: United States Army.
Produced by: United States Army Post Signal Division Pictorial Branch.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.

JFK Visits White Sands Missile Range, 5 June 1963

Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-D
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's trip to White Sands Missile Range, White Sands, New Mexico, including brief clips of him delivering remarks, speaking with various enlisted men, and watching a launch at the demonstration field. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.

Presidential Visit, 5 June 1963

Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-F
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy’s visit to White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, including the President's address to an audience and a missile launch demonstration. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson accompanies the President.
Source: U.S. Army.
Produced by: U.S. Army Post Signal Division Pictorial Branch, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.

New Mexico

Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-103-024
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the state of New Mexico. Materials in this folder include statistical information concerning federal budget appropriations for various government departments, agencies, and programs in New Mexico and a report suggesting the use of White Sands Missile Range as an aerospace vehicle recovery site.

Remarks at missile range, White Sands, New Mexico, 5 June 1963

Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-036
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon arrival at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in White Sands, New Mexico. In his speech the President discusses how the activities at WSMR significantly impact Congressional and Executive decisions concerning national security.

Remarks Upon Arrival at the Missile Range, White Sands, New Mexico, 5 June 1963

Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-189-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in White Sands, New Mexico. In his speech the President discusses how the activities at WSMR significantly impact Congressional and Executive decisions concerning national security.

KN-C29102. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29102
President John F. Kennedy (center, in shadow) and others view missile demonstrations from a reviewing stand at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico. Standing behind President Kennedy, left to right (mostly in shadow): Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr. Also pictured: Governor of New Mexico, Jack Campbell; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler; Senator Ralph W. Yarborough (Texas); Senator Strom Thurmond (South Carolina); Representative Ed Foreman (New Mexico); Senator Edwin L. Mechem (New Mexico); Secretary of the Army, Cyrus R. Vance; Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth; White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger; newsreel photographer for United Press Movietone, Thomas J. Craven, Sr. [Notes: Scratches and blemishes in top portion of image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-KN-C29102.jpg

KN-C29097. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29097
President John F. Kennedy (near center left, wearing sunglasses) and others view missile demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr., and Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton, stand at far right. [Notes: Scratches in left portion of image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-KN-C29097.jpg

KN-C29087. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29087
Spectators sit in a reviewing stand during demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico; President John F. Kennedy (wearing sunglasses) sits at center under awning. A United States Army Honest John rocket is visible in the background. Also pictured: Governor of New Mexico, Jack Campbell; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler; Commanding General of the White Sands Missile Range, General J. Frederick Thorlin; Senator Ralph W. Yarborough (Texas); Senator Strom Thurmond (South Carolina); Senator Edwin L. Mechem (New Mexico); Secretary of the Army, Cyrus R. Vance; Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; newsreel photographer for United Press Movietone, Thomas J. Craven, Sr. [Notes: Blemishes at top of image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-KN-C29087.jpg

ST-C206-9-63. General J. Frederick Thorlin Speaks at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-9-63
Commanding General of the White Sands Missile Range, General J. Frederick Thorlin (at microphones), delivers remarks upon the arrival of President John F. Kennedy, who visited the missile range to view demonstrations; President Kennedy stands behind General Thorlin on podium stairs. Standing in background, left to right: Martha Morelock Thorlin; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh (mostly obscured); White House Secret Service agent, Charlie Kunkel; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; Secretary of the Army, Cyrus R. Vance; Representative Thomas G. Morris of New Mexico (visible over the President's shoulder); Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler; Special Assistant to the President, Kenneth P. O'Donnell (in back); US Ambassador to Costa Rica, Raymond L. Telles; Secret Service agent, Roy Kellerman; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Secret Service agents, Tony Sherman and Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn. A United States Marine Corps helicopter is visible in the background.
JFKWHP-ST-C206-9-63.jpg

ST-C206-3-63. President John F. Kennedy at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-3-63
President John F. Kennedy (wearing sunglasses) visits the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico, to view missile demonstrations. Also pictured: Director of the Manned Spacecraft Center, Dr. Robert Gilruth; White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts, Dennis Halterman, and Toby Chandler; Assistant Press Secretary, Malcolm Kilduff. In the foreground is a missile fired in 1938 by Dr. Robert H. Goddard near Roswell, New Mexico.
JFKWHP-ST-C206-3-63.jpg

ST-C206-20-63. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-20-63
President John F. Kennedy (center left, wearing sunglasses) views missile demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico. Seated right of President Kennedy in first row (left to right): Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson (wearing sunglasses); Senator Ralph W. Yarborough (Texas); Senator Strom Thurmond (South Carolina); Representative Ed Foreman (Texas). Also pictured: Governor of New Mexico, Jack Campbell; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; Special Assistant to the President, Larry O’Brien; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; White House Secret Service agent, Roy Kellerman. [Notes: Scratches throughout image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-ST-C206-20-63.jpg

KN-C29107. View of Missile Demonstration in White Sands, New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29107
View of a missile launch during demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico, attended by President John F. Kennedy. [Notes: Scratches and blemishes throughout image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-KN-C29107.jpg

KN-C29105. View of Missile Demonstration in White Sands, New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29105
View of a missile launch during demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico, attended by President John F. Kennedy. [Notes: Scratches throughout image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-KN-C29105.jpg

KN-C29104. View of Missile Demonstration in White Sands, New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29104
View of a missile launch during demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico, attended by President John F. Kennedy. [Notes: Scratches throughout image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-KN-C29104.jpg

KN-C29103. View of Missile Demonstration in White Sands, New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29103
View of a missile launch during demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico, attended by President John F. Kennedy. [Notes: Scratches throughout image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-KN-C29103.jpg

KN-C29101. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29101
President John F. Kennedy (center, looking through binoculars) and others view missile demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico. Seated right of President Kennedy (left to right): Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Senator Ralph W. Yarborough of Texas (looking through binoculars); Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina (wearing grey suit); Representative Ed Foreman of New Mexico (face obscured by pole). Also pictured: Governor of New Mexico, Jack Campbell; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler. [Notes: Scratches and blemishes in top portion of image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-KN-C29101.jpg

ST-C206-8-63. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-8-63
President John F. Kennedy (center left, back to camera) views missile demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico. Seated right of President Kennedy, left to right: Governor of New Mexico, Jack Campbell (wearing glasses); US Ambassador to Costa Rica, Raymond L. Telles (at far right). A Nike Zeus missile is visible in the background.
JFKWHP-ST-C206-8-63.jpg

ST-C206-7-63. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-7-63
President John F. Kennedy (right, wearing sunglasses) looks through binoculars at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico; President Kennedy visited White Sands to view missile demonstrations. Commanding General of the White Sands Missile Range, General J. Frederick Thorlin, sits at left; the Pershing missile is visible in the background.
JFKWHP-ST-C206-7-63.jpg

ST-C206-6-63. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-6-63
President John F. Kennedy (left, wearing sunglasses) and others view missile demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico. Left to right: Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Earle G. Wheeler (bottom left); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson (far left, wearing safari hat); Commanding General of the White Sands Missile Range, General J. Frederick Thorlin; President Kennedy; US Ambassador to Costa Rica, Raymond L. Telles (center, with back to camera); Governor of New Mexico, Jack Campbell (right, wearing glasses). The Pershing missile is visible in the background.
JFKWHP-ST-C206-6-63.jpg

ST-C206-5-63. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-5-63
President John F. Kennedy (wearing sunglasses) gestures towards missile demonstrations from his seat in the reviewing stand at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico; Commanding General of the White Sands Missile Range, General J. Frederick Thorlin (also gesturing towards the demonstrations) sits beside President Kennedy. Representative Thomas G. Morris (New Mexico) looks through binoculars at far right.
JFKWHP-ST-C206-5-63.jpg

ST-C206-21-63. President John F. Kennedy Views Demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico

Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-21-63
President John F. Kennedy (second from left, back to camera) views missile demonstrations at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico; Commanding General of the White Sands Missile Range, General J. Frederick Thorlin, sits left of President Kennedy. A briefing officer stands at lectern in center; a Little John missile is visible at left. [Notes: Scratches and blemishes throughout image are original to the negative.]
JFKWHP-ST-C206-21-63.jpg