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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-110-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon opening an exhibit at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s naval prints. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the Archives staff for their efforts, and explains how the exhibit will educate visitors on the country’s naval history and the life of President Roosevelt.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-077-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks recorded in the President’s Office for a tribute to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In his speech President Kennedy discusses President Roosevelt’s legacy of leadership and ability to restore society’s faith during a turbulent historical period of economic uncertainty and international military conflicts.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-077-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks concerning President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address (also known as the Four Freedoms speech) during which President Roosevelt identified four fundamental freedoms that everyone ought to enjoy, including freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. In his speech President Kennedy discusses domestic and cooperative international efforts to ensure the four freedoms, with specific emphasis on disarmament and assistance to newly independent nations.