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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKG-03
Galbraith discusses Jacqueline B. Kennedy’s trip to India and Pakistan, her strained relationship with the press after the assassination, and their friendship with the Kennedy family, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SLF-01
Fox discusses Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy’s aesthetic influence on White House social events, presidential citations, and the White House renovation, and Fox’s work in preparing for John F. Kennedy’s funeral, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AGF-01
Forbes discusses JFK’s political development and maturation, his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy, and his friendship with William David Ormsby-Gore Harlech, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PBF-02
Fay discusses Jacqueline Kennedy’s relationship with Ethel Kennedy, John F. Kennedy’s personal friends, Lafayette Square, balance of payments, his relationship and opinions of Robert S. McNamara, and cost effectiveness and systems analysis in the Department of Defense, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WVE-01
Elder discusses the White House renovation project, the media attention, and the roles of JFK and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ABD-03
Duke discusses John F. and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy’s state visits to Paris, London, Venezuela and Colombia, and John F. Kennedy’s 1961 meeting with Nikita Sergeyevich Khrushchev in Vienna, among other issues.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN11
Motion picture of a special performance by members of the Black Watch Band, a Scottish regiment on tour in the United States. President John F. Kennedy and Major Wingate Gray, leader of the Black Watch, make remarks. A number of area school children were invited to the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C., to witness the performance. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy, Jr., Joan Kennedy, and Patricia Kennedy Lawford also attend. Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-64.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-V
Silent motion picture containing scenes of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arriving at Andrews Air Force Base by helicopter (H-35 aircraft) to depart for South America. They go through the diplomatic line, climb the steps to board Air Force One (VC-137A aircraft), and wave farewell. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-O
Silent motion picture of President John F. Kennedy greeting Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba on his arrival at Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C. President Kennedy arrives with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Aide Brig. General Chester V. Clifton. President and Mrs. Habib Bourguiba arrive and are greeted by President and Mrs. Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, General George H. Decker, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and other dignitaries. President Kennedy and President Bourguiba make remarks before departing. Additional scenes from the arrival are included. Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-03-A
Silent motion picture of Air Force Bagpipers and the Marine Band on the South Lawn of the White House during a visit of the King Mohammed Zahir Shah and the Queen of Afghanistan. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy accompany the King and Queen. Fireworks follow the performance.Produced by: United States Army, Army Prod #369.
Materials in this series were created, commissioned, or collected by the United States Air Force.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN28-OUTS-r02
Silent motion picture outtakes from funeral services for President John F. Kennedy, including footage of ceremonies and mourners in the Capitol Rotunda, the arrival and departure at Saint Matthews Roman Catholic Cathedral in Washington, D.C., various processions, crowd shots, and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy walking to Saint Matthew's.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-70.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN14
Motion picture of the arrival at Union Station, Washington, D.C., of His Majesty Hassan II, King of Morocco, followed by remarks delivered by President John F. Kennedy and King Hassan. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk attend the greeting. Also included is a parade of welcome down Pennsylvania Avenue.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-19.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN17-OUTS
Silent motion picture outtakes from "The Last Two Days." The produced version of "The Last Two Days" is a motion picture covering the final two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy. "The Last Two Days" includes scenes of President Kennedy making scheduled public appearances and delivering remarks, including his last public words, and interacting informally with crowds that greet him in San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas, Texas. "The Last Two Days" also includes footage of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Governor John Connally, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson making appearances with President Kennedy, a brief segment as the late President's body is returned to the White House on November 23, 1963. The produced motion picture also includes a recording of Judge Sarah Hughes swearing in Lyndon B. Johnson as 36th President of the United States.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-69.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN17-BRoll
Silent B-roll motion picture footage from "The Last Two Days." The produced version of "The Last Two Days" is a motion picture covering the final two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy. "The Last Two Days" includes scenes of President Kennedy making scheduled public appearances and delivering remarks, including his last public words, and interacting informally with crowds that greet him in San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas, Texas. "The Last Two Days" also includes footage of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Governor John Connally, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson making appearances with President Kennedy, a brief segment as the late President's body is returned to the White House on November 23, 1963. The produced motion picture also includes a recording of Judge Sarah Hughes swearing in Lyndon B. Johnson as 36th President of the United States.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-69.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN17-ARoll
Silent A-roll motion picture footage from "The Last Two Days." The produced version of "The Last Two Days" is a motion picture covering the final two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy. "The Last Two Days" includes scenes of President Kennedy making scheduled public appearances and delivering remarks, including his last public words, and interacting informally with crowds that greet him in San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas, Texas. "The Last Two Days" also includes footage of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Governor John Connally, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson making appearances with President Kennedy, a brief segment as the late President's body is returned to the White House on November 23, 1963. The produced motion picture also includes a recording of Judge Sarah Hughes swearing in Lyndon B. Johnson as 36th President of the United States.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-69.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHN17
Motion picture covering highlights of the final two days in the life of President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy makes scheduled public appearances and delivers remarks, including his last public words, and interacts informally with crowds that greet him in San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas, Texas. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Governor John Connally, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson make appearances with President Kennedy. Also included is a brief segment as the late President's body is returned to the White House on November 23, 1963. Portions of the soundtrack include radio narration of the assassination of President Kennedy, and a live recording of Judge Sarah Hughes swearing in Lyndon B. Johnson as 36th President of the United States.Produced by: Naval Photographic Center, 1211-69.
Photographed by: Thomas M. Atkins, Robert L. Knudsen.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHS29
Silent motion picture of a jazz concert performed in the White House, Washington, D.C., and a luncheon that follows. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Luci Baines Johnson attend. Photographed by: Cecil W. Stoughton.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHS26
Silent motion picture covering the official state visit of President Mohamed Ahmed Ben Bella of Algeria to the United States. President John F. Kennedy greets President Ben Bella on the White House Lawn. Also present are Secretary of State Dean Rusk, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy Jr.Photography by: Cecil W. Stoughton.
Moving image
White House Films
JFKWHF-WHS24
Silent motion picture of the arrival of Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Konrad Adenauer at the White House, Washington, D.C., and his greeting by President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Following is a brief review of the Honor Guard assembled on the South Lawn before the the Chancellor is led into the executive mansion. Photographed by: Cecil Stoughton.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-02
In this interview Wicker discusses John F. Kennedy's [JFK] unique way of giving speeches; Lyndon B. Johnson’s unhappiness with his position as Vice President; Anthony J. Celebrezze’s appointment to the Cabinet, 1962; Wicker’s sources for Kennedy Without Tears; traveling with JFK to Texas in November, 1963; the motorcade through Dallas on November 22, 1963; the confusion after the shooting and learning what happened; gathering information from witnesses and hospital staff at Parkland Hospital; the announcement of JFK’s death and the general atmosphere after; Johnson’s swearing in as President; reporting on the day’s events from the airport; and the rapid transition to the Johnson White House, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-42-2
Sound recording of John F. Kennedy dictating a letter to his wife Jacqueline Kennedy. He talks about his weekend spent in Newport, Rhode Island, and time spent with his daughter Caroline Kennedy and others.A brief part of the recording is garbled.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 42, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-42, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 42.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-42
Dictation Belt 42 contains two sound recordings. Item 42.1 is a recording of Senator John F. Kennedy dictating a letter to his father Joseph P. Kennedy, probably in the summer of 1959. He talks about press reports and opinion polls concerning election prospects and about plans for upcoming trips. Machine noise precedes the dictation. Item 42.2 is a recording of John F. Kennedy dictating a letter to his wife Jacqueline Kennedy. He talks about his weekend spent in Newport, Rhode Island, and time spent with his daughter Caroline Kennedy and others. A brief part of the recording is garbled.Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-054-r02-01
Sound recordings made by the United States Information Service (USIS) during First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's trip to Pakistan in late March 1962. The recordings continue from reel 1. A Pakistani boy and a Pakistani girl each recite President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. The recording ends in mid-sentence. This is item 1 of two on reel 2 of 2 audio tape/reels. Accession MR-1965-291-r02.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-054-r01
Sound recordings made by the United States Information Service (USIS) during First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's trip to Pakistan in late March 1962. An unidentified speaker reads an excerpt in Urdu from James M. Burns's biography of President John F. Kennedy. A Pakistani reporter interviews the First Lady at the President's Palace, Karachi, Pakistan, on the day of her departure from Pakistan. Also included are the First Lady's remarks during a visit to Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Pakistan. This is reel 1 of 2 audio tape reels. The recordings continue on reel 2. Accession MR-1965-291-r01.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-LWH-01
In this interview Lord Harlech discusses his earlier memories of Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] from the 1930s through the 1950s; RFK’s religion; RFK’s character, including some of his interests, faults, and struggles; dealings in Vietnam under John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Administration; RFK’s difficult relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson; RFK’s relationship with Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis after JFK’s death; and life with RFK at Hickory Hill, among other issues.