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Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-166-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to King Sri Savang Vatthana of Laos at a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the importance of the commitment and unity of the signatories of the Geneva Accord to the independence of Laos.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-166-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcoming remarks to King of Laos Sri Savang Vatthana from the North Portico of the White House. In his address the President recognizes challenges faced by the King and discusses the shared responsibility to maintain freedom in Laos.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-121-010
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning Laos (then officially known as the Kingdom of Laos). Materials in this folder include memoranda, newspaper articles, background information on Laos, and correspondence between President Kennedy and Laotian King Savang Vatthana. This folder also contains materials concerning King Savang Vatthana's visit to the United States, including an itinerary, a commemorative program, press releases, drafts of talking points, a summary of administrative arrangements, and a list of Laotian representatives accompanying the King. This folder contains some French-language material.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-020-004