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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-234-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the 13th annual convention of the National Association for Retarded Children held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy explains pending legislation for determining and eliminating the causes of mental retardation. The President discusses the country’s comparatively slow progress combating mental retardation, citing successes in other scientific and medical endeavors, such as diphtheria and scarlet fever.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-231-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Flower Garden announcing the New Haven Juvenile Delinquency Grant, a part of the administration’s plan to reduce juvenile delinquency through cooperation with state governments, local communities, and private organizations. In his speech President Kennedy explains the complexity of the problem, noting that issues such as education and employment must also be considered.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-211-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the South Lawn of the White House to participants in the White House Seminar in Government. In his speech the President compares the complex problems facing the United States in the 1960s to those of past eras, and suggests that the solutions to these crises can only be revealed through the mass participation of the American citizenry in democratic practices. The recording does not contain an introduction.
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White House Audio Collection
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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White House Audio Collection
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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White House Audio Collection
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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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-191-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the senior prom of the John Burroughs High School of Burbank, California held at the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-183-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the American Automobile Association (AAA) Gold Lifesaver Medals awarded to the winners of the organization's Safety Patrol.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-180-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the Young American Medals for 1963 from the White House Rose Garden.
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White House Audio Collection
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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White House Audio Collection
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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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-103-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden at the presentation of the Young Americans for 1960.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-099-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden to the President’s Committee on Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime. In his speech President Kennedy praises the committee’s comprehensive approach, and discusses plans to establish programs modeled after New York’s Mobilization for Youth project in six other cities.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-092-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden at the presentation of the American Automobile Association (AAA) Gold Lifesaving Medals to members of the organization’s School Safety Patrol.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-088-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s welcome address on the South Lawn of the White House to a youth orchestra from greater Boston and the Breckinridge Choir from Texas at the third in a series of musical programs for children organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the important role of arts in children’s lives, and describes the display of musical talent as a source of national pride.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-085-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Children’s Bureau held at the Statler Hilton Hotel in Dallas, Texas. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the accomplishments of the Children’s Bureau in confronting juvenile delinquency, decreasing infant and maternal mortality, and addressing the specific needs of deaf and mentally retarded children.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-123-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s greetings to junior representatives from forty-two Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Red Lion and Sun societies on the South Lawn of the White House.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-039-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a dinner for Big Brothers of America (later known as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America) held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy commends the organization on their efforts and describes the responsibilities of an individual living in a free society.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-019-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon presenting the Young American Medals to recipients in a ceremony held in the White House Conference Room (Fish Room).
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-017-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the Peace Corps recorded in the Red Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Peace Corps and the importance of public service among America’s youth.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-012-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to members of the Council on Youth Fitness (later known as the Council of Physical Fitness) at the Youth Fitness Conference held in the Health, Education, and Welfare Auditorium in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy addresses the importance of exercise and physical fitness for America’s children.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-179-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the Committee on Youth Employment in the White House Rose Garden. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Committee's recently submitted report, which calls upon private industry and government at all levels to cooperate in order to solve the problems related to youth employment.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-177-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks of welcome to the Berea College dance troupe and the Central Kentucky Youth Symphony Orchestra at the sixth in a series of musical programs organized by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy for children held on the South Lawn of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the importance of encouraging arts and cultural programs for children.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a welcoming delegation by the Christian Democratic Youth at the United States Ambassador's residence in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the successes of the Alliance for Progress and commends the organization on their efforts to uphold democratic ideals in response to the spread of communism.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-170-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s greetings to the 1963 delegates attending the World Youth Forum in the White House Rose Garden.