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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-230-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the White House Columbus Day celebration held in the White House Flower Garden. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent, and compares Columbus’s voyage to modern space exploration efforts.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-204-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Capodichino Airport in Naples upon his departure from Italy. In his speech the President thanks the people of Europe, and Naples in particular, for their hospitality and brings feelings of friendship back to the United States.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-204-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to United States Embassy staff members at the Villa Taverna in Rome, Italy. In his speech the President thanks the audience for their diplomatic service and discusses his hopes for cooperative international partnerships amongst European nations.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-204-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio) in Rome, Italy. In his speech the President discusses the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent, and explains the necessity for Italy, the United States, and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to sustain and strengthen cooperative international relationships.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-203-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon his arrival at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy. In his speech the President discusses the necessity for strong international relations, Italy's strategic position in European politics, and the historical relationship between Italy and the United States, in particular a strong pattern of immigration.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-192-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to delegates of the American Committee on Italian Migration at the East Colonnade of the White House. In his speech the President congratulates the delegates on their recent efforts and discusses pending legislation governing the admission of immigrants into the United States.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-185-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcoming remarks to a group of members of the Incontro Club of the Marzotto Corporation, a textile manufacturer, from Valdagno, Italy.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-136-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Columbus Day celebration at City Hall in Newark, New Jersey. In his speech, President Kennedy discusses the relevance of Columbus’s expedition to contemporary issues and compliments the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-019-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the centennial celebration of the unification of Italy held at the State Department Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-159-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani of Italy in the White House State Dining Room.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-159-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcoming remarks to Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani of Italy upon arrival at the White House.