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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-042-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the wreath-laying ceremony at the Simon Bolivar Monument in Washington, D.C. held in honor of Venezuelan Independence Day. In his speech the President congratulates the people of Venezuela on the 150th anniversary of their liberation. The recording contains some background noise.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt in the White House Private Dining Room. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the material inadequacy but philosophical soundness of the Alliance for Progress, noting that the United States has recently ignored Latin America while paying undo attention to the state of affairs in European nations.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-165-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to President of Venezuela Romulo Betancourt at the North Portico of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the Venezuelan President to the country and discusses his hopes for the proliferation of democratic ideals throughout the western hemisphere.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-005
Sound recording of President Kennedy’s remarks at Maiquetia Airport in Caracas, Venezuela upon leaving for Colombia. In his speech President Kennedy thanks Venezuelan President Rómulo Betancourt for his hospitality, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress in strengthening Pan-American relations.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the United States Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. In his speech President Kennedy thanks his audience for their diplomatic service, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at La Morita Resettlement Project in Venezuela. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the ways in which the Alliance for Progress can create affordable housing and education opportunities.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arriving at Maiquetia Airport in Caracas, Venezuela. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the efforts of the Alliance for Progress to improve political, social, and economic conditions in Latin America.