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JFKWHA-211-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to a group of visiting Fulbright-Hayes Exchange teachers in the White House Rose Garden.
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JFKWHA-209-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to participants in the 1963 Girls' Nation program in the Flower Garden of the White House.
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JFKWHA-209-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to students of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In his speech the President welcomes the plebe class to military service, and explains how military efforts ensure the nation's strength and security.
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JFKWHA-209-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s taped remarks for television on school dropouts and a draft on school dropouts for the Department of Agriculture.
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JFKWHA-208
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of August 1, 1963 (News Conference 59). The President begins the press conference with a statement on the importance of education and urged parents and members of the community to help children stay in school. Following this announcement the President answers questions on a variety of topics including the nuclear test ban treaty, underground testing for nuclear weapons, miscegenation laws, civil rights demonstrations, and the second anniversary of the Alliance for Progress.
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JFKWHA-206-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to delegates to the 18th annual American Legion “Boys Nation” in the Flower Garden of the White House.
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JFKWHA-206-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to visiting American Field Service (AFS) students on the White House South Lawn.
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JFKWHA-202-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a civic and academic reception in Dublin Castle's St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin, Ireland. In his speech the President commends Ireland on its rigorous educational institutions, and characterizes education as a precondition to democracy.
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JFKWHA-195-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s filmed remarks for the American Alumni Association. In his address the President discusses the importance of education and challenges in educating America’s youth.
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JFKWHA-194-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television address on civil rights. 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 should be allowed to attend public educational institutions without the presence of military force, 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.
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JFKWHA-191-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the senior class of Capital Page School in the new flower garden of the White House. In his speech the President discusses how their experience provides an educational foundation for an understanding of the legislative process.
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JFKWHA-191-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the San Diego State College graduation ceremony held at the Aztec Bowl in San Diego, California. In his speech the President explains the importance of education as the basis for a free society and discusses the necessity to improve state and federal policies in order to ensure equal educational opportunities for all citizens regardless of race or economic station.
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JFKWHA-189-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the 1963 graduation ceremonies at 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, assures 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.
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JFKWHA-185-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at a convocation held in Nashville, Tennessee celebrating the 90th anniversary of Vanderbilt University and the 30th anniversary of the Tennessee Valley Authority. In his speech the President discusses the educated citizen's obligations to serve the public, uphold the law, and defend the pursuit of learning.
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JFKWHA-182-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a reception for foreign students held on the South Lawn of the White House.
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JFKWHA-180-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s taped remarks for the opening of the 14th National Science Fair International in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his address the President says how New Mexico is a significant location for the science fair due to its history with the atomic bomb, research and development with nuclear power, basic study of weather and water, and the White Sands Missile Range.
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JFKWHA-179-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s taped message for later broadcast to the alumni of the Choate School in Wallingford, Connecticut.
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JFKWHA-113-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn to visiting American Field Service (AFS) students.
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JFKWHA-108-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks of welcome to the graduating class of Glen Lake High School of Glen Lake, Michigan on the White House South Lawn.
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JFKWHA-107-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to White House Seminar students at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the students to the sphere of public service, addresses several myths regarding government service, and describes the upcoming summer as an educational experience to learn about the intricacies of government.
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JFKWHA-104
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the Yale University 1962 graduation ceremony. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the University for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, and discusses three areas of domestic concern where the prevalence of myth dangerously impedes progress: fiscal policy, confidence in an administration, and the concept of “big government.”
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JFKWHA-103-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the 1962 graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the increasing necessity for a broad education among military personnel, and advises the graduating class on their upcoming military, political, economic, and diplomatic challenges.
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JFKWHA-092-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Teacher of the Year ceremonies held in the White House Rose Garden.
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JFKWHA-092-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a reception welcoming foreign students to the White House South Lawn.
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JFKWHA-082-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the University of California at Berkeley 94th Charter Day commemorative ceremonies held at the school’s Memorial Stadium. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the important role education plays in intellectual and political leadership, and explains the recent decision between the United States and the Soviet Union to seek agreements on joint exploration of space.