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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-012-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss the recent release of four Irish defendants (the "Guildford Four") who were wrongly convicted of bombings carried out by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) in England in 1974. They also debate British justice for the "Birmingham Six," who were also convicted of bombings and given sentences of life imprisonment. The episode aired on Monday, December 25, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-011-013
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 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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-21B-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 21A.5. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on June 4, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They continue to discuss the decision of Juan T. Trippe, President of Pan American World Airways, to purchase an option to order Concorde supersonic jet transports, and how the announcement of this deal with the governments of Great Britain and France will affect an American program.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 21B, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-21B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 21B.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-21A-5
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on June 4, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They discuss the decision of Jaun T. Trippe, President of Pan American World Airways, to purchase an option to order Concorde supersonic jet transports, and how the announcement of this deal with the governments of Great Britain and France will affect an American program.The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 21B.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 21A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-21A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 21A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-17A-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on April 2, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and (William) David Ormsby-Gore, the British ambassador to the United States. In preparation for President Kennedy’s prospective meeting with Harold Wilson, they discuss international military arrangements, a nuclear test ban, and trade.Before the conversation, there is a delay, and Ambassador Ormsby-Gore briefly speaks to an unidentified woman.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 17A, 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-17A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 17A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-17A
Dictation Belt 17A contains four sound recordings from April 2, 1963. Item 17A.1 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of Treasury for Monetary Affairs Robert V. Roosa. They discuss a strategy for the United States and other countries to increase international monetary liquidity. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 17A.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and (William) David Ormsby-Gore, the British ambassador to the United States. In preparation for President Kennedy’s prospective meeting with Harold Wilson, they discuss international military arrangements, a nuclear test ban, and trade. Before the conversation, there is a delay, and Ambassador Ormsby-Gore briefly speaks to an unidentified woman. Item 17A.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Eugene R. Black. They discuss Lucius Clay’s prospective testimony on funding levels for the foreign aid program and the Alliance for Progress program for Latin America. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 17A.4 is part of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Sargent Shriver, Director of the Peace Corps. They discuss the suspicion that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is trying to place people in the Peace Corps. The recording of the conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 17B.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-15B-1
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr, Special Assistant to the President. They discuss a prospective post in Latin America for Samuel H. Beer, Schlesinger’s trip to England, British politics, and a scandal involving John D. Profumo.Transcript included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-11A-4
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss international trade issues involving the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The trade issues involve wool, oil, and a pipe embargo.The dictation belt skips occasionally.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 11A, 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-11A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 11A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-11A
Dictation Belt 11A contains six sound recordings. Item 11A.1 is a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss the cancellation of a visit by a French official. Machine noise precedes the conversation. [White House Operator?] speaks to Under Secretary Ball while he holds for President Kennedy. Item 11A.2 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and United States Army General Chester V. Clifton. They discuss the issue of participation of Arkansas National Guard fliers in the Bay of Pigs invasion. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.3 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Adrian S. Fisher. They discuss responding to a statement by Senator Thomas J. Dodd of Connecticut. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.4 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss international trade issues involving the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The trade issues involve wool, oil, and a pipe embargo. The dictation belt skips occasionally. Item 11A.5 is a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss civil rights issues in Mississippi and Louisiana and briefly discuss Interhandel. The recording begins in mid-conversation. [White House Operator?] ends the call. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 11A.6 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 7, 1963. First an unidentified man notifies President Kennedy of the death of Thomas J. Shanahan. Then the unidentified man gives Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln additional information regarding Shanahan. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 11B.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-06C-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 6B.7. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on December 17, 1962, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. They continue to discuss Skybolt in preparation for President Kennedy’s Nassau, Bahamas, meeting with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan of Great Britain.The recording of the conversation is noisy, very garbled, and difficult to understand. The dictation belt skips throughout.
Transcript included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-06B-7
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on December 17, 1962, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. They discuss Skybolt in preparation for President Kennedy’s Nassau, Bahamas, meeting with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan of Great Britain.The recording is noisy and begins in mid-conversation. The dictation belt skips. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 6C.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 6B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-06B, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 6B.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r04
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Services (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 3 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." This is reel 4 of 4 audio tape reels. Accession MR-1972-096-016-04.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r03
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 2 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." A portion of the recording is background conversation (little is discernible). This is reel 3 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 4. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r03.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r02
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. The recording continues from reel 1 with participants discussing obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples." Director of the USIA Edward R. Murrow continues to participate in discussion. A portion of the recording is background conversation (little is discernible). This is reel 2 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 3. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r02.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-016-r01
Sound recording of a United States Information Agency (USIA) symposium on August 20, 1963, called “The Problems of Communication,” with participants from United States Information Service (USIS) stations in Finland, Iran, India, Argentina, England, Italy, Korea, Pakistan, Japan, and Thailand. An unidentified speaker makes opening remarks and asks each participant to discuss obstacles that the USIA faces when trying to “establish lines of communication between the American people and other peoples.” Director of the USIA Edward R. Murrow joins the group with the conference in progress. He makes brief remarks and participates during part of the conference. This is reel 1 of 4 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 2. Accession MR-1972-096-016-r01.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-240-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks of welcome to the Scottish infantry regiment The Black Watch (also known as the Royal Highland Regiment) on the White House South Lawn.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-203-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan upon his departure from Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, England. In his speech the President thanks the Prime Minister for his hospitality and expresses his hopes for negotiations leading to the regulation of nuclear weapons.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-203-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan upon arrival at Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, England. In his speech the President identifies two major issues which he hopes to examine during his visit: cooperative international relations and nuclear weapon regulation.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-088-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan of Great Britain at Andrews Air Force Base.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-036-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the United States Embassy in London, England. In his speech the President thanks his audience for their diplomatic service and discusses the historical relationship between Great Britain and the United States.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-036-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at London Airport (later known as London Heathrow Airport) in London, England. In his speech the President discusses his personal connection to England and thanks the people of London for their hospitality.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-021-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy reading a joint statement in the White House Rose Garden following discussions with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan of Great Britain. The statement provides a summary of the meetings’ major topics, including: the current state of nuclear test ban treaty negotiations, strengthening of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), efforts to increase foreign aid to under-developed nations, the importance of the United Nations as an instrument for peace and security, and both nations' relations with Laos, Vietnam, and the Soviet Union. The recording also contains remarks from Prime Minister Macmillan.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-099-s2
Sound recording of a personal musical tribute to the late President John F. Kennedy. This is a Hymn Requiem (Hymn of Sorrow) to the Irish traditional "Londonderry Air," arranged and rendered by Patrick Healy, Baritone of the Westminster Cathedral Choir, with words by John Exley. Accession MR-1967-011.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-099-s1
Sound recording of a personal tribute to the late President John F. Kennedy. Patrick Healy of the Westminster Cathedral Choir recites a panegyric with words by John T. Exley. This is side 1 of 2 on 1 audio disk. Accession MR-1967-011.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-155-009
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s to Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister of Great Britain, upon arrival at Windsor Field in Nassau, The Bahamas.