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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0924-037
This folder contains correspondence and a press release copy of President John F. Kennedy's speech regarding the integration of the University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, and the anti-integration protests at the university following the arrival of its first Black student, James Meredith.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-028
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's radio and television address to the nation regarding desegregation and racially motivated violence at the University of Mississippi. In his speech the President 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. He calls upon the citizens of Mississippi to allow student James Meredith an equal opportunity for education by upholding their tradition of honor and courage. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and a reading copy of the speech, in addition to press copies of a telegram to Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett and an executive order authorizing the removal of obstructions of justice.
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James J. P. McShane Personal Papers
JJPMPP-002-004
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James J. P. McShane Personal Papers
JJPMPP-002-005
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James J. P. McShane Personal Papers
JJPMPP-002-006
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7515-D
President John F. Kennedy delivers a radio and television address regarding the James Meredith integration crisis at the University of Mississippi. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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WLPP
Papers 1927-1968 (bulk 1962-1965). Historian, educator. Author, "The Past That Would Not Die" (1965). Research material concerning civil rights, Mississippi, and the South.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7515-B
President John F. Kennedy (at desk) delivers a radio and television address regarding the James Meredith integration crisis at the University of Mississippi. All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7515-A
President John F. Kennedy (at desk) delivers a radio and television address regarding the James Meredith integration crisis at the University of Mississippi. All others are unidentified. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.