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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-216-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s telephone remarks to Admiral James R. Reedy, former commanding officer of the VPB-110 Patrol Bomber Squadron. In his remarks the President discusses the history of the VPB-110 (the Squadron of which Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. was a member when he was killed in World War II), commends the veterans who served in the Squadron, and explains the need to honor the achievements of the past while looking to the future.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-200-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Redmond Place in Wexford, Ireland. In his speech the President expresses his pleasure at returning to his family's original county, discusses the many contributions of Irish Americans to the country's efforts, and commends the Irish people on maintaining a strong national identity in spite of an extended period of foreign rule.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-200-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the New Ross Quay in New Ross, Ireland, in which he discusses his great-grandfather's emigration from the town.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-127-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks aboard the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. near Newport, Rhode Island. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the crew for their gift, a model of the ship, and discusses the importance of the ship to the Kennedy family.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-146-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the First International Awards Dinner of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation held at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy explains that the award recipients were chosen for their outstanding achievement in the scientific research, professional service, and lay leadership related to mental retardation.