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Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-053
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
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-023
Sound recording of an AWRT (American Women in Radio and Television) reception in honor of the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow on August 18, 1962. A man identified as “Mike” introduces [Jean Rainey?], President of the AWRT, who makes remarks paying tribute to Director Murrow, plays an excerpt from Director Murrow's first message to his fellow workers (USIA staff), and introduces Director Murrow. In his remarks Director Murrow reflects on his time in the USIA and the privilege of working for his country. Accession MR-1972-096-023.
Sound recording
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.
Sound recording
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.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-014
Sound recording of statements by the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow to the Asian Broadcasters Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Director Murrow speaks of communications technology and potential programming possibilities. He wishes success for the broadcasters in their discussions at the conference and pledges the interest and cooperation of the USIA. Accession MR-1972-096-014.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-003
Sound recording of a news conference held by the Director of the United States Information Agency (USIA) Edward R. Murrow on May 29, 1961. Director Murrow begins the press conference by making a statement about an offer made by Prime Minister of Cuba Fidel Castro to exchange Cuban prisoners for tractors. Director Murrow calls it a major blunder by Prime Minister Castro and summarizes reactions to the offer as surveyed by the USIA, particularly negative press reactions in Latin America. Director Murrow then answers questions from news reporters relating to the prisoners-for-tractors offer, including some concerning the response of the United States and the role of the USIA. Accession MR-1972-096-003.