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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-041-r02
Sound recording of a March 31, 1965, Voice of America (VOA) radio broadcast covering the opening of the John F. Kennedy Library exhibit (a traveling exhibit) at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Voice of America commentary is in Spanish. Dave Powers, former Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy and Museum Curator of the John F. Kennedy Library, answers questions about the the exhibit's reception in Europe. Accession MR-1965-305-r02.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-041-r01
Sound recording of a March 31, 1965, Voice of America (VOA) radio broadcast covering the opening of the John F. Kennedy Library exhibit (a traveling exhibit) at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts delivers remarks about the opening and expresses his appreciation. Dave Powers, former Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy and Museum Curator of the John F. Kennedy Library, mentions plans President John F. Kennedy had for life following his presidency. Powers answers questions about the John F. Kennedy Library exhibit, its reception during exhibition in various locations, and his memories of "the Kennedy years." He discusses the impact of the inclusion of President Kennedy's desk in the exhibit, recounting President Kennedy's interactions with John F. Kennedy, Jr., and the boy's routine of hiding and playing under the President's desk in the Oval Office of the White House. Accession MR-1965-305-r01.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-038
Sound recording of a narrated radio program prepared by the Voice of America (VOA) called "The Presidency (The Common Link)." The program, dated January 17, 1964, features excerpts from speeches delivered by the late President John F. Kennedy and by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The excerpts cover common courses set by the two presidents on peace and the defense of freedom, foreign aid, support for the United Nations (UN), and civil rights. Accession MR-1965-94.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-037
Sound recording of an undated Spanish-language Voice of America (VOA) radio program of news and popular music ["Moonglow," "Marie (The Dawn is Breaking)," and instrumentals]. Accession MR-1965-089.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-036-r02
Sound recording of a special Spanish-language program for Latin America prepared by Voice of America (VOA) to commemorate the first anniversary (November 22, 1964) of President John F. Kennedy's death. The program reviews President Kennedy's accomplishments and the events immediately following his assassination. Included are excerpts from recordings of President Kennedy's speeches and other statements and a speech by President Lyndon B. Johnson (most recordings voiced over in Spanish). Tributes include a recitation of an original Colombian poem and brief statements by President Francisco Orlich Bolmarcich of Costa Rica, President Julio Adalberto Rivera of El Salvador, President Eduardo Frei Montalva of Chile, President Fernando Belaúnde Terry of Peru, President Arturo Umberto Illia of Argentina, and officials from Uruguay and Mexico. Accession MR-1965-331-r02.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-036-r01
Sound recording of a special Portuguese-language program prepared for Brazil by Voice of America (VOA) to commemorate the first anniversary (November 22, 1964) of President John F. Kennedy's death. The tribute contains excerpts from recordings of President Kennedy's speeches and other statements and a speech by President Lyndon B. Johnson (most recordings voiced over in Portuguese). Three Brazilian personalities are also heard: Brazilian Ambassador to the United States Juracy Magalhaes, Governor of Guanabara (Brazil) Carlos Lacerda, and Sociologist Gilberto Freyre. Accession MR-1965-331-r01.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-035
Sound recording of an April 15, 1964, Voice of America (VOA) program called "John F. Kennedy - A Personal Memory" by Robert S. Greene. The narrated program features excerpts from interviews with staff of the late President John F. Kennedy including Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and Special Assistants Dave Powers, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., and Ted Sorensen. Some topics include personal memories of the 1960 presidential campaign, President Kennedy's White House routines, his view on the office of the presidency, his leadership qualities, his visit to West Berlin, his appeal, his back injury, his family life and relationship with his children (Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.), and his legacy. Accession MR-1965-014.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-034
Sound recording of an interview of Dave Powers, former Special Assistant to the late President John F. Kennedy, conducted by Robert S. Greene on January 30, 1964. Excerpts from the interview were used in a Voice of America (VOA) program called "John F. Kennedy - A Personal Memory" by Robert S. Greene. Main interview topics include John F. Kennedy's campaigns in Massachusetts for United States Congress in 1946 and United States Senate in 1952 (covered briefly) and his campaign for president in 1960, President Kennedy's White House routines, his personal qualities and leadership qualities, his relationship with his children (Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.), and his trip as president to Dublin, Ireland. Accession MR-1965-087.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-033
Sound recording of an interview of Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., former Special Assistant to the late President John F. Kennedy, conducted by Robert S. Greene on January 30, 1964. Excerpts from the interview were used in a Voice of America (VOA) program called "John F. Kennedy - A Personal Memory" by Robert S. Greene. Main interview topics include President Kennedy's leadership qualities and view on the office of the presidency, his children, his handling of the Cuban missile crisis and the threat of nuclear war, comparisons of President Kennedy to other presidents and his place in history, Schlesinger's personal memories of President Kennedy, and the effects of President Kennedy's back injury. Accession MR-1965-086.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-032
Sound recording of an interview of Ted Sorensen, former Special Assistant to the late President John F. Kennedy, conducted by Robert S. Greene on January 30, 1964. Excerpts from the interview were used in a Voice of America (VOA) program called "John F. Kennedy - A Personal Memory" by Robert S. Greene. Main interview topics include President Kennedy's leadership qualities and view on the office of the presidency, happiest and toughest moments of his presidency, his speeches, his visit to West Berlin, the Cuban missile crisis, and his contribution as "the author of a new birth of hope in this country and in this world." Sorensen also speaks briefly about his own plans. The recording ends abruptly. Accession MR-1965-85.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-031
Sound recording of an interview of Evelyn Lincoln, former Personal Secretary to the late President John F. Kennedy, conducted by Robert S. Greene on January 21, 1964. Excerpts from the interview were used in a Voice of America (VOA) program called "John F. Kennedy - A Personal Memory" by Robert S. Greene. Main interview topics include President Kennedy's personal qualities and his effect on people around him and on the crowds encountered during his travels, his daily routines in the White House, his commitment to public service, and his family life and relationship with his children (Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.). Lincoln also speaks about her memories of traveling with President Kennedy's party to Dallas, Texas, and the day the President died. She briefly discusses his legacy. The recording ends abruptly. Accession MR-1965-088.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-030-r03
Sound recording of part of a program covering the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. A Voice of America (VOA) broadcast host, identified as "Morgan," speaks to a reporter in Dallas, Texas, about shootings and the arrest in Dallas of a man in connection with President Kennedy's assassination. The VOA host refers to the reporter in Dallas as [Tom Perryman?]. The reporting is from the day of the assassination, November 22, 1963. The host reports on arrangements to transport President Kennedy's remains to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, and on the continuity of the U.S. government following President Kennedy's death. The recording ends abruptly. Information on tape box label: "English, Documentary on the Late President Kennedy Part 3, Mr. Bauernschmidt, 2P 7.5 11-28-63 WRC_36, Machine No. 8C." The following is handwritten on the tape box label: "Varying levels from source." This is reel 3 of 3 audio tape reels. Reels 1 is blank or inaudible, and reel 2 is nearly inaudible. Accession MR-1965-072-r03.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-028
Sound recording of Voice of America (VOA) radio coverage of the lying-in-state ceremonies for the late President John F. Kennedy in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., on November 24, 1963 (two days after President Kennedy's death). An unidentified reporter describes the ceremonies and identifies members of the Kennedy family and government officials in attendance. Eulogies are delivered by Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana (Senate Majority Leader) including the refrain "and so she took a ring from her finger and placed it in his hands"; Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Earl Warren; and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John McCormack of Massachusetts. Accession MR-1966-002.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-027-r02
Sound recording by Voice of America (VOA) of graduation exercises at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 19, 1963, with a commencement address delivered by Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman. The recording continues from reel 1. Secretary Freeman concludes his commencement address. In the full address, Secretary Freeman discusses the pace of change in the world and the benefits of a positive approach in life. He also encourages graduates to pay in kind for services and benefits received by supporting education for others; by supporting equal opportunity for all Americans, a standard not yet met, particularly for African Americans; and by supporting the reduction of hunger and malnourishment in parts of the world. Among speakers following Secretary Freeman are: [Lucy Keker?], member of the Montgomery County Board of Education and James B. Williams, Principal of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. The recording continues from reel 1. This is reel 2 of 2 audio tape reels. Accession MR-1971-016-r02.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-027-r01
Sound recording by Voice of America (VOA) of graduation exercises at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland, on June 19, 1963, with a commencement address delivered by Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman. A band performs and other speakers deliver remarks before Secretary Freeman speaks. In his address, Secretary Freeman discusses the pace of change in the world and the benefits of a positive approach in life. He also encourages graduates to pay in kind for services and benefits received by in turn supporting education for others; by supporting equal opportunity for all Americans, a standard not yet met, particularly for African Americans; and by supporting the reduction of hunger and malnourishment in parts of the world. This is reel 1 of 2 audio tape reels. The recording continues on reel 2. Accession MR-1971-016-r01.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-026
Sound recording of a Voice of America (VOA) radio broadcast on January 4, 1963, covering ceremonies to commemorate the 100th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. The ceremonies are held in the Great Hall, National Archives, Washington, D.C., and also serve to introduce a new exhibit about the Emancipation Proclamation. Speakers include a VOA narrator; Berl I. Bernhard, Staff Director of the United States Commission on Civil Rights; Reverend Francis B. Sayre, Jr., Dean of the Washington National Cathedral; Charles H. Wesley, President of Central State College in Wilberforce, Ohio; Attorney General of the United States Robert F. Kennedy; and Reverend J.H. Jackson, minister at the Olivet Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, and President of the National Baptist Convention. Accession MR-1969-009.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-021-s2
Sound recording of a Voice of America (VOA) broadcast of a special edition of the program “The Passing Scene,” paying tribute to Edward R. Murrow on April 28, 1965 (a day after Murrow's death). The recording continues from side 1. Jim Parisi hosts the broadcast, which includes the Symphony of the Air’s musical performance of composer Samuel Barber’s “Second Essay for Orchestra,” conducted by Vladimir Golschmann. This is side 2 of 2 on one audio tape reel. Accession MR-1972-096-021.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-021-s1
Sound recording of a Voice of America (VOA) broadcast of a special edition of the program “The Passing Scene,” paying tribute to Edward R. Murrow on April 28, 1965 (a day after Murrow's death). Jim Parisi hosts the broadcast. Other speakers include Hal Banks and Larry Lesueur. They pay tribute to Murrow and review his work in broadcasting and in government as Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA). Included are excerpts from recordings of Murrow and of President Lyndon B. Johnson. The program includes the Symphony of the Air’s musical performance of composer Samuel Barber’s “Second Essay for Orchestra,” conducted by Vladimir Golschmann. This is side 1 of 2 on one audio tape reel. The recording continues on side 2. Accession MR-1972-096-021.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-011
Sound recording of Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow delivering an address at Bucknell University to inaugurate the Anna Putterman memorial lectures. He discusses Bucknell University's educational ties to Burma and Burma's recent decision to curtail funding for educational exchange programs with the United States. He also calls for a greater focus from American universities on international studies and the education of foreign students. An unidentified speaker thanks Director Murrow. Accession MR-1972-096-011.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-009
Sound recording of ceremonies celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the Voice of America (VOA). Following music and introductory remarks about the VOA's role in describing policies of the United States government and in presenting a balanced reflection of American thought, VOA announcers speak briefly in Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish. Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow then speaks about the VOA's operations and messaging. Director Murrow states that the American “way of diversity is the way of free choice,” drawing a parallel to emerging nations that seek their own form. Secretary of State Dean Rusk speaks next and describes the beginnings of the VOA, the VOA's role in foreign affairs, and the determination to assist developing nations and people seeking freedom. The recording ends with an extended musical performance. During a brief pause, an unidentified speaker announces that the President will arrive soon. This recording does not include remarks from President Kennedy. The tape box identifies a speaker as "Loomis." Accession MR-1972-096-009.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-008
Sound recording of an address before the Lincoln Group of the District of Columbia delivered at the Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C., on February 10, 1962, by Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow. Director Murrow pays tribute to former President Abraham Lincoln and describes the examples he set. He notes that it is the year marking the hundredth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and discusses civil rights in the United States, the legacy of slavery and the Civil War, and continuing challenges to equality for African Americans. He discusses emerging nations in Africa. He briefly mentions a recent announcement by President John F. Kennedy of his intention to appoint the first African American to sit in the President's Cabinet. Accession MR-1972-096-008.