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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-03B-1
Sound recording of two exchanges. The recording of the first exchange begins on Dictation Belt 3A.8. This is a sound recording of part of a conversation held on September 10, 1962, between President John F. Kennedy and approximately six unidentified people, possibly including Reverend Billy (William Franklin) Graham and former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. They continue their discussion about guerillas in Colombia.This is not a telephone conversation, but rather a conversation recorded when the telephone was left off the hook. It is a very poor quality recording.
The second item is a sound recording of a telephone conversation held on September 13, 1962, between President John F. Kennedy, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, Representative Thomas E. (“Doc”) Morgan of Pennsylvania, and Representative Carl Vinson of Georgia. They discuss a congressional resolution on Cuba.
Transcript included.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-03A-8
Sound recording of part of a conversation held on September 10, 1962, between President John F. Kennedy and approximately six unidentified people, possibly including Reverend Billy (William Franklin) Graham and former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. They discuss guerrillas in Colombia.This is not a telephone conversation, but rather a conversation recorded when the telephone was left off the hook. It is a very poor quality recording. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 3B.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 3A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-03A, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 3A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-03A
Dictation Belt 3A contains eight sound recordings from September 10, 1962. Item 3A.1 is a telephone conversation between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and Phil Regan. Regan announces that David McDonald will call back. [White House Operator?] announces the call. Item 3A.2 is a telephone conversation between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and Robert Troutman. They discuss an auto accident in Los Angeles in 1960 and a related lawsuit. [White House Operator?] announces the call. There is a long delay before the conversation, and machine noise follows the conversation. Item 3A.3 is a brief telephone exchange between President John F. Kennedy and David McDonald. President Kennedy states that he is going ahead with Willard Wirtz, referring to his appointment of W. Willard Wirtz to serve as Secretary of Labor. [White House Operator?] announces the call. The recording ends abruptly. Item 3A.4 is a telephone conversation between Press Secretary Pierre Salinger and a White House Operator. Salinger asks the operator to place a call to Cornelius J. (C.J.) Haggerty. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 3A.5 is a brief telephone exchange between President John F. Kennedy and one or two unidentified speakers. This is badly garbled recording. Item 3A.6 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. They discuss a strategy for dealing with legislators on H.R. 10, the Self-employed Individuals Retirement Act of 1962. The beginning of the recording is very garbled. Item 3A.7 is a brief and fragmentary exchange between operators. The recording includes office noises. Item 3A.8 is a sound recording of part of a conversation between President John F. Kennedy and approximately six unidentified people, possibly including Reverend Billy (William Franklin) Graham and former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. They discuss guerrillas in Colombia. This is not a telephone conversation, but rather a conversation recorded when the telephone was left off the hook. It is a very poor quality recording. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 3B.1.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-108-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to then President-elect Dr. Guillermo León Valencia of the Republic of Colombia at a luncheon in the White House Family Dining Room.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-065-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the El Dorado Airport in Bogotá, Colombia upon his departure for the United States. In his speech President Kennedy thanks Colombian President Albert Lleras Camargo for his hospitality.
Sound recording
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.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Techo Housing Project in Bogotá, Colombia. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress, with emphasis on improving housing and educational opportunities in Latin American countries. The recording cuts off abruptly during the President’s remarks.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-064-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arriving at El Dorado Airport in Bogotá, Colombia. In his speech President Kennedy thanks Colombian President Alberto Lleras Camargo and the people of Colombia for their warm welcome, and discusses the goals of the Alliance for Progress in strengthening Pan-American relations.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-069-s2
Musical recording of a Spanish-language performance called "Carta de John Fitzgerald Kennedy A Su Familia" [John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Letter to His Family] sung by the Colegio Marillac de Bachillerato Fermenino of Bogota, Colombia. Words adapted by Professor Jose Domingo Alvarez from an anonymous poem. This is side 2 of 2 on 1 audio disk. Accession MR-1965-242.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-069-s1
Musical recording of a Spanish-language performance called "Carta de John Fitzgerald Kennedy A Su Familia" [John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Letter to His Family] sung by the Colegio Marillac de Bachillerato Fermenino of Bogota, Colombia. Words adapted by Professor Jose Domingo Alvarez from an anonymous poem. This is side 1 of 2 on 1 audio disk. Accession MR-1965-242.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-036-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming comment on the news that drug trafficker Pablo Escobar negotiated his surrender to Colombian authorities for detainment in a luxurious, custom-made prison. The episode aired on Wednesday, June 26, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.