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Sound recording of an undated Japanese-language radio broadcast produced by the United States Information Service (USIS) called "The Death of President Kennedy and the Attitude of Communist China and the U.S.S.R." [Soviet Union]. Information on tape box label: "By: Ryozo Tanihata, Expert on USSR Affairs," and "World in Review." Accession MR-1965-097.

Sound recording of a radio program called "Window on the World," produced by the United States Information Service (USIS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The speaker is Tarzie Vittachi. Vittachi reflects on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and reactions of leaders and citizens in Asia and worldwide. Vittachi also discusses relations between India, China, and other countries. The recording seems to end abruptly. A brief segment from a Voice of America (VOA) program called "Reporter at Large" follows the program. The date "9/7/63" is written on the tape box label [not the correct date of the "Window on the World" program]. Accession MR-1984-015.

Sound recording of a Chinese-language memorial Mass held for President John F. Kennedy in Catholic Cathedral in the Diocese of Taichung (Tʻai-chung shih), Taiwan, on November 24, 1963 (days after the death of President Kennedy). Music and hymns are included. The recording continues from side 1 of reel 1. This is side 2 of 2 on reel 1 of 2 audio tape reels. The recording continues on side 1 of reel 2. Accession MR-1971-103-r01.

Sound recording of a Chinese-language memorial Mass held for President John F. Kennedy in Catholic Cathedral in the Diocese of Taichung (T'ai-chung shih), Taiwan, on November 24, 1963 (days after President Kennedy's death). The recording continues from side 1 of reel 2. This recording contains popular music only ("The Way You Look Tonight" and "A Fine Romance") at the beginning of the recording. Volume levels fade over the first five to six minutes, and noise follows for the final 26 minutes. This is side 2 of 2 on reel 2 of 2 audio tape reels. Accession MR-1971-103-r02.

Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of May 23, 1962 (News Conference 34). During this press conference President Kennedy answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Chinese refugee problem in Hong Kong, the reaction of the American Medical Association (AMA) to his medical care for the aged plan, the Billie Sol Estes case, and the recently concluded White House Conference on National Economic Issues.

Sound recording of a taped program with United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Adlai Stevenson, Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow, and Arnold Michaelis. John MacVane of ABC (American Broadcasting Company) introduces the program. Ambasador Stevenson describes the program as an effort to inform people of what's being done "in diplomacy, in our foreign policy, and especially at the United Nations," and announces that the subject of this episode is communication. They discuss the USIA's efforts and challenges with print and broadcast communication abroad and in relation to the Soviet Union and China. They also discuss the challenges of diplomacy due to language differences. Other topics include accusations from Cuba that the United States interfered with the internal affairs of the Dominican Republic, the wide ranging involvement of the United States in international affairs, and issues in Latin American affairs. Accession MR-1972-096-007.

Sound recording of a meeting between President John F. Kennedy and United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union Foy Kohler. They discuss U.S.-Soviet relations with particular emphasis on Berlin, Germany; Russian trade; recent crop failures and loans; U.S.-Soviet space cooperation; the Russian economy; and relations between the Soviet Union and China. This sound recording has been excerpted from Tape 111, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. See Related Records to access Tape 111 in its entirety.

Sound recording of a meeting held on July 31, 1963, at 4:30 p.m., between President John F. Kennedy, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John McCone, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs Roger Hilsman, Under Secretary of State W. Averell Harriman, CIA Deputy Director for Intelligence Ray Cline, Deputy Secretary of Defense William Bundy, Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow, and General Earle Wheeler. In this National Security Council (NSC) meeting they discuss Chinese Communists intentions. They cover a variety of issues such as: the Sino-Soviet dispute, the treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT), Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s remarks to Harriman, India, Korea, Laos, Indian Nehru, U.S. relations with India, Chinese troop movements, and Korean fighting. There was also a discussion on Southeast Asia, covering Laos, Vietnam, India, measures against communists, a draft statement concerning India and Korea and Chinese Communists. There are further discussions on India, covering the present position and defense situation, Taiwan, USIA coverage of the situation, and Buddhists throughout Southeast Asia. Four segments of the recording totaling 5 minutes and 34 seconds have been removed in accordance with Section 3.4 (b) (1), (3) of Executive Order 12958. This sound recording has been excerpted from Tape 102, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. See Related Records to access Tape 102 in its entirety.

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. response to the Chinese government's use of military force against protesters in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 13, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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. Department of State's annual human rights report and its critical view of human rights violations by the government of China. They also comment on U.S. relations with China. The episode aired on Friday, March 9, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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 decision to renew China's Most Favored Nation trade status following the Chinese government's use of military force during the Tiananmen Square protests. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 13, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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 United States should revoke China's Most Favored Nation trade status in order to influence the Chinese government on human rights and international security issues. The episode aired on Monday, May 27, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss Chinese scientist and dissident physicist Fang Lizhi, who received the 1989 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award. The episode aired on Monday, November 27, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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 future of Hong Kong, which will transition in 1997 from a British colony to a special administrative region in China. The episode aired on Tuesday, December 12, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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 George H. W. Bush's veto of legislation that would have permitted 40,000 Chinese students to remain in the United States instead of being compelled to return to China under existing immigration law. The episode aired on Tuesday, December 19, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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 secret mission sent by President Bush to Beijing, China, and the President's handling of U.S. policy toward China in the aftermath of the Chinese government's crackdown on protesters in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. The episode aired on Friday, December 29, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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. Senate's vote to sustain President Bush's veto of legislation that would have permitted Chinese students to remain in the United States instead of being compelled to return to China under existing immigration law. The episode aired on Wednesday, February 7, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate U.S. Senate initiatives to apply economic and diplomatic pressure on China following the Chinese government's deadly military crackdown on protesters in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, and the repression that followed. The episode aired on Thursday, July 27, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.