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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-013
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to students of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In his speech the President welcomes the freshman class to military service, and explains how military efforts ensure the nation's strength and security. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech, in addition to a memorandum containing background material and suggested remarks with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0360-003
Materials in this folder include memoranda, correspondence concerning racial discrimination in the military and segregation in educational institutions, and a report from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights entitled “Proposals for Executive Action to End Federally Supported Segregation and Other Forms of Racial Discrimination” written by Roy Wilkins, Executive Secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and Arnold Aronson, Director of Program Planning and Evaluation for the National Community Relations Advisory Council. The report proposes measures to eliminate racial segregation and discrimination, with specific emphasis on health services, housing programs, employment practices, and segregation in educational institutions and the military.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-110-015
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning a White House tour for the 1963 graduating class of the Virginia Military Institute. Materials in this folder include memoranda regarding President Kennedy's meeting with the students, including handwritten notes by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0926-013
This folder contains material related to President John F. Kennedy's address at the graduation ceremonies of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The folder includes a carbon copy of the reading copy; a press copy; and a draft of the speech with handwritten edits by President Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-095-020
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, concerning the American Veterans (AMVETS) annual scholarships and fellowships to sons and daughters of disabled or deceased veterans. Materials in this folder include press releases announcing the 1961 scholarship winners and a letter to Special Assistant to the President Kenneth O'Donnell concerning an event in honor of the winners.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-035
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the 1963 graduation ceremonies of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In his speech the President thanks the Academy for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, discusses his plans for a new civilian aviation program, ensures the graduates of the continued importance of manned aircraft despite increases in automation, and explains that military policy cannot be separated from political or diplomatic decisions. Materials in this folder include a press copy and reading copies of the speech with handwritten notations by the President, in addition to a letter from one of the graduating cadets inviting the President to the ceremony.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy (at microphones, holding hat) delivers remarks to international students of the U.S. Army Ordnance Guided Missile School, following his arrival at Redstone Army Airfield, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama; photographers observe. President Kennedy visited Redstone Arsenal as part of a two-day inspection tour of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) field installations. [Blemish in upper left corner of image is original to the negative.]
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JFKWHP-ST-C206-88-63
President John F. Kennedy (center left) and other honored guests walk toward the speakers' platform during commencement exercises for the fifth graduating class of the United States Air Force (USAF) Academy. Those walking behind President Kennedy include: Major General Robert H. Warren; Air Force Aide to the President Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; and White House Secret Service agents Gerald "Jerry" Behn, Emory Roberts, and Charlie Kunkel; Air Force cadets salute in the background. Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers the commencement address to the fifth graduating class of the United States Air Force (USAF) Academy. Also pictured (seated on the speakers' platform): White House Secret Service agent Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn; Major General Robert H. Warren; Senator Richard B. Russell (Georgia); Secretary of the Air Force, Eugene M. Zuckert; and Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay. Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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White House Photographs
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A side shot of the stage as President John F. Kennedy delivers the commencement address to the graduating class at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. A seated unidentified Naval officer is at the left of the photograph.
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President John F. Kennedy presents a diploma to an unidentified cadet at the United States Naval Academy commencement ceremony, Annapolis, Maryland.
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Wide shot of the field house as seated cadets listen to President John F. Kennedy deliver the commencement address at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.
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Wide shot of the field house as the audience watches President John F. Kennedy present diplomas to cadets at the commencement ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland.
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President John F. Kennedy delivers the commencement address to the graduating class at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Chief of Staff of the United States Navy Admiral Arleigh A. Burke is seated on the far left.
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President John F. Kennedy hands a diploma to an unidentified cadet at the United States Naval Academy commencement ceremony, Annapolis, Maryland.
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JFKWHP-KN-C19242
President John F. Kennedy meets with American Veterans (AMVETS) Memorial Scholarship winners. (L – R): Edwin P. Fifielski, AMVETS National Commander; David Warner, President of AMVETS National Service Foundation; Victoria Bisson; President Kennedy; Catherine Glatfelter; David G. Crockett; Victor J. Schoenbach. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy meets with American Veterans (AMVETS) Memorial Scholarship winners. (L – R): Unidentified man; Edwin P. Fifielski, AMVETS National Commander; President Kennedy; Victoria Bisson; Catherine Glatfelter; David G. Crockett; Victor J. Schoenbach. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-KN-C19240
President John F. Kennedy meets with American Veterans (AMVETS) Memorial Scholarship winners. (L – R): Edwin P. Fifielski, AMVETS National Commander; David Warner, President of AMVETS National Service Foundation; Victoria Bisson; President Kennedy; Catherine Glatfelter; David G. Crockett; Victor J. Schoenbach. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-KN-C23673
President John F. Kennedy (at microphones, holding hat) delivers remarks to international students of the U.S. Army Ordnance Guided Missile School, following his arrival at Redstone Army Airfield, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama; photographers stand in foreground. President Kennedy visited Redstone Arsenal as part of a two-day inspection tour of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) field installations.
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President John F. Kennedy meets with American Veterans (AMVETS) Memorial Scholarship winners. (L – R): Edwin P. Fifielski, AMVETS National Commander; David Warner, President of AMVETS National Service Foundation; Victoria Bisson; President Kennedy; Catherine Glatfelter; David G. Crockett; Victor J. Schoenbach. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-AR6856-C
President John F. Kennedy meets with American Veterans (AMVETS) Memorial Scholarship winners. (L – R): Edwin P. Fifielski, AMVETS National Commander; David Warner, President of AMVETS National Service Foundation; President Kennedy (back to camera); Victoria Bisson (mostly hidden); Catherine Glatfelter; David G. Crockett; Victor J. Schoenbach. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President John F. Kennedy meets with American Veterans (AMVETS) Memorial Scholarship winners. (L – R): Edwin P. Fifielski, AMVETS National Commander; David Warner, President of AMVETS National Service Foundation; President Kennedy (back to camera); Victoria Bisson (mostly hidden); Catherine Glatfelter; David G. Crockett; Victor J. Schoenbach. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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JFKWHP-AR6856-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with American Veterans (AMVETS) Memorial Scholarship winners. (L – R): Edwin P. Fifielski, AMVETS National Commander (partially out of frame); David Warner, President of AMVETS National Service Foundation; Victoria Bisson; President Kennedy; Catherine Glatfelter; David G. Crockett; Victor J. Schoenbach. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-255-8-62
President John F. Kennedy attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. President Kennedy (center left) greets three cadets whom he nominated to the USMA while Senator of Massachusetts. The cadets are (L-R): Peter J. Oldfield (shaking hands with the President), David G. Binney, and Kevin G. Renaghan. Also pictured: Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland (far left); Major General Henry Clay Hodges, Jr. (in wheelchair, partially hidden), of the class of 1881. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.
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JFKWHP-ST-255-7-62
President John F. Kennedy (center right, in background) attends graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point, New York. Those standing with President Kennedy include: Color guard cadets; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General George H. Decker; Superintendent of the USMA, Major General William C. Westmoreland; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton. Honor guard cadets stand in foreground. The Plain, USMA, West Point, New York.