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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-203-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the headquarters of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Naples, Italy. In his speech the President describes NATO as the best and earliest example of cooperation between Western Europe and North America. The President shares his findings from his recent European visits, noting that Western European allies strive for peace; are willing to adopt international perspectives; are committed to progressive democracy, social justice, and economic reform; and are determined to coordinate military efforts with the United States. He also emphasizes the necessity for unity, mutual trust, and mutual respect in any cooperative efforts.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-034-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Assembly in Paris, France. In his speech the President discusses the important role NATO plays in ensuring the mutual security of European nations and the United States.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-021-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the opening session of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Committee held in the International Conference Room of the State Department in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President addresses arms control and military defense, particularly in regards to the threat of nuclear war.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-012-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Paul Henri Spaak, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held in the President’s Office in the White House. In his speech President Kennedy congratulates Secretary General Spaak on his efforts and discusses the importance of cooperative international relations through organizations like NATO. Recording contains some inaudible speech.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-009
Sound recording of the President's News Conference of February 8, 1961 (News Conference 3). President Kennedy begins the press conference by announcing the upcoming visit of Canadian Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker to the United States. This announcement is followed by a brief discussion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the announcement that a Child Health Center has been established within the Public Health Service Center to deal with the special health problems of children. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including recent reports of a study concerning the missile gap between the United States and the Soviet Union; school desegregation in New Orleans, Louisiana; the future of United States-Soviet relations; and Cuba.