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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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JFKWHA-206-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s telephone call to Yolo Port in Sacramento, California upon the opening of the deep-water channel. In his remarks the President discusses the channel’s ability to revitalize Sacramento as a significant international port, and the benefit the channel will have to the regional and national economies.
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JFKWHA-206-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to visiting American Field Service (AFS) students on the White House South Lawn.
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JFKWHA-206-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to faculty and student of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Defense College in the Flower Garden of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the strength of the NATO alliance and how knowledge and unity are essential to the global fight for freedom.
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JFKWHA-206-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere, President of the Republic of Tanganyika (now Tanzania), at a luncheon in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses President Nyerere's leadership in Africa's rapid period of transition from imperialist colonies to nation-states.
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JFKWHA-206-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the new flower garden of the White House upon receiving a report on the Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project and Saint John River reservoirs. In his speech the President discusses the proposed projects' potential to produce energy, strengthen the nation's economy, and preserve existing natural resources.
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JFKWHA-206-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks of welcome to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere, President of the Republic of Tanganyika (now Tanzania), on the South Lawn of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the difficulties of building a cohesive society after independence from foreign rule has been achieved.
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JFKWHA-205
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of July 17, 1963 (News Conference 58). The President begins the press conference with an update on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty negotiations occurring in Moscow between the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union, and expresses satisfaction at their progress. He then announces the preliminary budget results for fiscal year 1963 and urges a reduction and revision of taxes in order to further boost the economy. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the space program, Cuba, civil rights demonstrations, and the current economic state of the country.
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JFKWHA-204-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television address following action to postpone the national railroad strike. In his statement the President asks a six-man subcommittee of the Labor-Management Advisory Committee to undertake a comprehensive review and report of the issues and positions of all parties involved in the labor dispute. The report will be transmitted to Congress on July 22, 1963, upon which appropriate legislative recommendations will be given by the President to resolve the issues in the dispute.
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JFKWHA-204-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s taped remarks to be played at a tribute dinner to Senator Gale McGee of Wyoming.
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JFKWHA-204-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast to Prime Minister Robert G. Menzies of Australia at a luncheon held in the State Dining Room of the White House. In his speech the President discusses Australia's contributions in the World Wars, and describes Prime Minister Menzies' instrumental role in relations between the two countries.
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JFKWHA-204-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon the presentation of the Hubbard Medal to the American Mount Everest Expedition in the new flower garden of the White House. In his speech the President congratulates the mountaineers and characterizes the expedition as a cooperative, international effort.
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JFKWHA-204-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s radio and television message to the American people after returning from his trip to Europe. In his speech the President discusses the state of relations between the United States and Western Europe, and his hopes for further cooperative efforts between many nations.
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JFKWHA-204-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Capodichino Airport in Naples upon his departure from Italy. In his speech the President thanks the people of Europe, and Naples in particular, for their hospitality and brings feelings of friendship back to the United States.
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JFKWHA-204-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to United States Embassy staff members at the Villa Taverna in Rome, Italy. In his speech the President thanks the audience for their diplomatic service and discusses his hopes for cooperative international partnerships amongst European nations.
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JFKWHA-204-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio) in Rome, Italy. In his speech the President discusses the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent, and explains the necessity for Italy, the United States, and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to sustain and strengthen cooperative international relationships.
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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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JFKWHA-203-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon his arrival at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy. In his speech the President discusses the necessity for strong international relations, Italy's strategic position in European politics, and the historical relationship between Italy and the United States, in particular a strong pattern of immigration.
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JFKWHA-203-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan upon his departure from Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, England. In his speech the President thanks the Prime Minister for his hospitality and expresses his hopes for negotiations leading to the regulation of nuclear weapons.
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JFKWHA-203-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan upon arrival at Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, England. In his speech the President identifies two major issues which he hopes to examine during his visit: cooperative international relations and nuclear weapon regulation.
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JFKWHA-203-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Shannon Airport upon his departure from Ireland. In his speech the President thanks the Irish citizens for their hospitality, and shares his impressions of Ireland's uniqueness, citing literary tradition, immigration patterns, and a reverence for history.
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JFKWHA-203-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Green Park Race Course in Limerick, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses Ireland's unique philosophical understanding of the nature of freedom and independence, and announces his hopes to return to Ireland, stating, "This is not the land of my birth, but it is the land for which I hold the greatest affection, and I certainly will come back in the springtime."
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JFKWHA-203-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses Ireland's pattern of emigration to the United States, and explains the personal significance of his trip to Ireland, stating, "I must say that though other days may not be so bright, as we look toward the future, that the brightest days will continue to be those we spent with you here in Ireland."
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JFKWHA-202-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a civic and academic reception in Dublin Castle's St. Patrick's Hall in Dublin, Ireland. In his speech the President commends Ireland on its rigorous educational institutions, and characterizes education as a precondition to democracy.
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JFKWHA-202-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the Oireachtas Éireann, the national parliament of Ireland, at Leinster House in Dublin, Ireland. In his speech the President discusses the historic relationship between Ireland and the United States, the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent, and commends the representatives on Ireland's social, political, and economic advancements following the Famine. President Kennedy also explains the necessity for cooperative international relations in an increasingly global society, famously noting, "The supreme reality of our time is our indivisibility as children of God and the common vulnerability of this planet."