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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-233-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to President Víctor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia during a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress to improve social, political, and economic conditions in the Western hemisphere.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-233-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks of welcome to President Víctor Paz Estenssoro of Bolivia on the White House South Lawn. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and commends the Bolivian citizens for their advancements made as part of this initiative.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast at a luncheon held in the United States Ambassador's residence in San José, Costa Rica. In his remarks President Kennedy compliments the interdependence of Central American countries and the United States.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks opening the Presidents' Conference held at the Teatro Nacional in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the significance of the Alliance for Progress, noting the recent accomplishments made in the fields of trade, finance, and housing and proposing future programs related to education, industrialization, and crop diversification.
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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.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-155-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Chilean President Jorge Alesandri. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress, and thanks the Chilean citizens for their support during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-145-009
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address to Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, on the White House South Lawn. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Alliance for Progress and how the program will respond to the current situation in Cuba.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-065-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at a dinner held at San Carlos Palace in Bogotá, Colombia. In his speech President Kennedy commends the progressive efforts of Colombian President Alberto Lleras Camargo, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress in strengthening Pan-American relations.