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JFKWHA-088-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the South Lawn of the White House to a group of descendents of Civil War Medal of Honor recipients. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the American military tradition.
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JFKWHA-086
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of April 11, 1962 (News Conference 30). The President begins the press conference by criticizing the simultaneous increase of steel prices by United States steel and several other major United States steel producers shortly after the Steelworkers Union had agreed to negotiate non-inflationary contracts. He then briefly announces that following a review of military strength the decision has been reached to release National Guardsmen called to involuntary active service and that he has created a Board of Inquiry to inquire into the issues involved in a labor dispute in the West Coast maritime industry. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the steel price increase and the possibility of wage-price controls in the steel industry.
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JFKWHA-085-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks following a combat readiness and weapons demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Cherry Point, North Carolina. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the officers for their service.
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JFKWHA-085-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks aboard the USS Enterprise (then at sea off the North Carolina) after observing a demonstration of naval maneuvers. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the officers for their service.
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JFKWHA-083-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden to members of the Inter-American Defense Board concerning the committee’s 20th anniversary. In his speech President Kennedy describes the ways in which military defense operations have developed in the last 20 years, and discusses his administration’s efforts to improve relations between countries in the western hemisphere through the Alliance for Progress.
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JFKWHA-145-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the First Armored Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. In his speech President Kennedy commends his audience for their past military service, specifically noting their recent efforts related to Soviet missile bases in Cuba.
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JFKWHA-132-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the swearing-in ceremonies of General Maxwell D. Taylor as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff held in the White House Rose Garden.
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JFKWHA-123-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s telephone address to the American Veterans of World War II convention held at the Commodore Hotel (later known as the Grand Hyatt New York) in New York City. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the veterans for their continued support of the administration, and discusses how the military must confront new challenges on land and in space.
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JFKWHA-119-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars recorded in the President’s Office. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the organization for its advice on foreign policy decisions and for its leadership to veterans and their families.
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JFKWHA-038
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the graduating class of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In his speech the President thanks the graduates for choosing to serve and protect their country.
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JFKWHA-027
Sound recording of the President's News Conference of April 21, 1961 (News Conference 10). President Kennedy begins the press conference by announcing that he will not be answering any questions about Cuba during the day's press conference. He then announces that the United States would be contributing food commodities to the United Nations to help alleviate world hunger, that the Veterans Administration would be paying a special insurance premium to holders of GI life insurance, and that the Peace Corps would be proceeding with its first project in Tanganyika. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the space program, the withholding of information from the press, domestic legislation, and nuclear testing negotiations with the Soviet Union.
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JFKWHA-007
Sound recording of the President's News Conference of February 1, 1961 (News Conference 2). President Kennedy begins the press conference by expressing the Kennedys' gratitude for the numerous congratulatory letters and telegrams they have received. This statement is followed by several announcements concerning the lifting of international travel restrictions on military dependents, the creation of pilot projects for food stamp distribution, veteran's insurance dividends, and the reduction of interest rates for home mortgages. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including his State of the Union address, the economy, United States prisoners in Cuba and China, and Berlin.
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JFKWHA-156-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the flag of the 2506th Cuban Invasion Brigade at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the history of the unit, the ways in which the Alliance for Progress can assist in Cuban revolutionary efforts, and the difficulties facing Cuban exiles living in the United States.
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JFKWHA-155-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s filmed Christmas message to members United States Armed Forces.
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JFKWHA-077-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks recorded in the White House Cabinet Room for a tribute to entertainer Bob Hope by the Motion Picture Producers Association held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. In his speech President Kennedy praises Hope for his efforts to boost military morale through his United Service Organizations (USO) performances.
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JFKWHA-075-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn to members of the American Legion following the presentation of the American Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal to Charles L. Bacon, National Commander of the American Legion. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the state of American military involvement in international crises, such as the division of Berlin, Germany and nations attempting to maintain or obtain independence.
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JFKWHA-069
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of January 24, 1962 (News Conference 21). During this press conference President Kennedy answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including legislation, restrictions on public statements by military personnel, radiation in milk, and mail from Communist countries.
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JFKWHA-063-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s holiday season message to the men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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JFKWHA-058-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Fish Room upon presenting the Harmon Trophy for excellence in aviation to the test pilots of the X-15 rocket plane.
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JFKWHA-058-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at an Armistice Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of pursuing peace and remembering those who sacrificed their lives for their country on Veterans Day.
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JFKWHA-053-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address upon arriving at Fort Smith Airport in Arkansas. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the reopening of Fort Chafee and the increase in defense budget expenditures.
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JFKWHA-053-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the 82nd Airborne Division in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.