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Sound recording
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.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-03
This interview focuses on printed materials about the Kennedy Administration, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] time as attorney general, and RFK’s efforts against organized crime, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JRR-02
This interview focuses on the transition period to the Kennedy Administration post-election, Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] priorities as attorney general, and the Justice Department’s involvement with the March on Washington in 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AR-01
This interview covers preparations for the March on Washington in 1963, the transition from the Eisenhower to Kennedy administration, and incidents in the Justice Department under Robert F. Kennedy, among other topics.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-217-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the United Negro Colleges Development Campaign in the Rose Garden of the White House. In his remarks the President identifies education as a catalyst for social change and crucial to the development of the nation's future leaders.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-132-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television address to the nation regarding desegregation and racially motivated violence at the University of Mississippi. In his speech President Kennedy regrets the necessity for any action by the federal government, but explains that the freedom to disagree with the law does not include the freedom to disobey it. The President calls upon the citizens of Mississippi to allow student James Meredith an equal opportunity for education and to preserve law and order by upholding their tradition of honor and courage.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-128-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks recorded for a ceremony commemorating the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the progress concerning racial relations since the 19th century, but reminds his audience that the Emancipation Proclamation was the beginning of the struggle towards absolute equality, and much remains to be done to eliminate segregation and discrimination.
Sound recording
United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-080
Sound recording of a Radio Malaya [Malaysia] broadcast called "A Tribute to President Kennedy," dated November 24, 1963 (days after the death of President John F. Kennedy). Major topics include President Kennedy's work toward world peace and civil rights. Excerpts from President Kennedy's speeches are included: Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961; Report to the American People on Civil Rights, 11 June 1963; Address Before the 18th General Assembly of the United Nations, September 20, 1963. The recording contains the following credit: "The program was compiled and produced by" [Sonny Mennen?] "and presented by" [Leslie Dawson?]. Accession MR-1984-015.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-003-012
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-018-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the civil rights record of recently confirmed nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, Judge Edward E. "Ed" Carnes. The episode aired on Thursday, September 17, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Jacob "Jack" Rosenthal Personal Papers
JRPP-002-009
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-030-009
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-013-006
This folder contains language that is derogatory, racist, and/or outdated to describe individuals or communities. It is available here in its original form to facilitate research.
Textual folder
Theodore C. Sorensen Personal Papers
TCSPP-013-005
This folder contains language that is derogatory, racist, and/or outdated to describe individuals or communities. It is available here in its original form to facilitate research.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-22-A
AR38, ST26
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-19-B
AR38
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-11-D
AR38, ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-04-H
ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-12-B
ST29
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-08-28-C
AR39, ST28
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-07-09-B
KN38
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-02-D
ST12
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-15
Motion picture narrated by Charlton Heston and focusing on the national and international scene during the month of June, 1963. Events covered include activities at the Vatican, with the election and coronation of Pope Paul VI as successor to the late Pope John XXIII, the launching of a Soviet rocket and background on the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, battles in South Vietnam between Communists and South Vietnamese soldiers, the integration of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, with the admission of African-American students Vivian Malone and James Hood while Alabama Governor George C. Wallace stood by in opposition, and President John F. Kennedy's trip to Berlin, Germany, and his remarks upon signing the Golden Book at the Rathaus Schöneberg on Rudolph Wilde Platz. In his remarks President Kennedy famously proclaims, "Ich bin ein Berliner."Directed by: Walter de Hoog and Bruce Herschensohn.
Screenplay and Music by: Bruce Herschensohn.
Narrated by: Charlton Heston.
"A News of the Day Production."
Moving image
Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-262-EX
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture excerpt of President John F. Kennedy's full radio and television report to the American people on civil rights. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1963: Item 237." In his speech the President responds to the threats of violence and obstruction on the University of Alabama campus following desegregation attempts, explaining that the United States was founded on the principle that all men are created equal and thus, all American students are entitled to attend public educational institutions, regardless of race. He also discusses how discrimination affects education, public safety, and international relations, noting that the country cannot preach freedom internationally while ignoring it domestically. The President asks Congress to enact legislation protecting all Americans' voting rights, legal standing, educational opportunities, and access to public facilities, but recognizes that legislation alone cannot solve the country's problems concerning race relations. Copyright restrictions apply.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-30-B
AR27