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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-209-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s taped remarks for television for the Oceanography Science for Survival of the United States Navy.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-209-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr. of the United States Navy in the new flower garden of the White House.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-191-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon leaving the United States Naval Ordnance Test Station in China Lake, California.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-190-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon departing the Naval Air Station and Pacific Missile Range Headquarters in Point Mugu, California. In his speech the President says how the United States derives influence and strength from its citizens and military force.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-189-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks aboard the USS Kitty Hawk following a task force weapons demonstration. In his speech the President explains the importance of the sea to national security, and commends his audience for their efforts to apply modern science and technology to maritime traditions.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-085-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks aboard the USS Enterprise (then at sea off the North Carolina) after observing a demonstration of naval maneuvers. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the officers for their service.
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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-119-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s message from the White House Fish Room to the Conference of Surgeons General of the Navies of the Americas held at the National Naval Medical Center (also known as the Bethesda Naval Hospital) in Bethesda, Maryland. In his speech President Kennedy explains the importance of international cooperation concerning health and medical research.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-119-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Navy Summer Festival at the United States Naval Air Station in Brunswick, Maine concerning the relationship between the Navy and the local community.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-024-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden upon receiving a First Admiral designation in the North Carolina Navy from Governor Terry Sanford. The recording contains some distortion.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-179-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Robert L. Dennison of the United States Navy in the White House Rose Garden.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-145-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Boca Chica Naval Air Station in Key West, Florida upon presenting unit awards to Navy Light Photographic Squadron 62 and Marine Light Photographic Squadron VMC-J2 for outstanding reconnaissance work concerning Soviet missile bases in Cuba.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-047-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden upon presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, retiring Chief of Naval Operations.