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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-26B
Dictation Belt 26B contains seven sound recordings. Item 26B.1 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy, Herbert S. Walters, Governor Frank G. Clement of Tennessee, and Walter Clement. They discuss the appointment of Herbert S. Walters to succeed the late Estes Kefauver as United States Senator from Tennessee. President Kennedy speaks briefly to Governor Clement’s father Walter. Item 26B.2 is a telephone conversation held in August 1963 between President John F. Kennedy and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts. They discuss their legislative strategy on a tax bill, including how to deal with Representative Wilbur Mills of Arkansas. For most of the recording there is a strong echo. Item 26B.2A is a brief telephone exchange between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and Tazewell Shepard, Naval Aide to the President. Shepard asks what time President Kennedy will be available for a discussion. Item 26B.3 is a telephone conversation held on August 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Solicitor General Archibald Cox. They discuss a tidelands issue concerning Louisiana. Item 26B.3A is a brief telephone exchange on August 23, 1963, between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Arthur J. Goldberg. They chat while Justice Goldberg holds for President Kennedy. Item 26B.4 is a telephone conversation held on August 23, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Arthur J. Goldberg. Justice Goldberg advises President Kennedy on negotiations concerning a railroad work rules dispute. Item 26B.5 is part of a telephone conversation held on August 23, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator J. William Fulbright. They discuss hearings on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 26C.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-26A-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on August 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. They discuss the possibility of appointing United States Ambassador to Costa Rica Raymond L. Telles to a new position. They also discuss the prospects of political problems in California, where Latin American groups could resent a perceived favoritism in appointments given to Texans.The recording begins in mid-conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 26A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-26A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 26A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-26A
Dictation Belt 26A contains six sound recordings. Item 26A.1 is a telephone conversation held on August 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. In preparation for Secretary Rusk’s press conference, they discuss the prospect of answering a question about France and a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). The recording begins in mid-conversation, and machine noise follows the conversation. Item 26A.1A is a telephone conversation between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and a White House Operator. The operator brings Lincoln up to date on President John F. Kennedy’s recent telephone calls. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 26A.2 is a telephone conversation held on August 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. They discuss the possibility of appointing United States Ambassador to Costa Rica Raymond L. Telles to a new position. They also discuss the prospects of political problems in California, where Latin American groups could resent a perceived favoritism in appointments given to Texans. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 26A.3 is a telephone conversation held on August 19, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of State George W. Ball. They discuss foreign aid given to countries that engage in merchant shipping to Cuba. They also discuss foreign aid for India and negotiations with the Soviet Union on nuclear test inspections. They also discuss American troops in Europe and German officials’ views on the matter. Item 26A.4 is a brief telephone exchange between President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Attorney General Kennedy asks to visit President Kennedy to review an unidentified matter. Item 26A.5 is a brief fragment of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. The recording is noisy and ends abruptly. The full conversation (including this fragment) is recorded on Dictation Belt 26B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-24A-6
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, and Representative George H. Mahon of Texas. They discuss a defense budget cut, related concerns involving Korea and the Soviet Union, and potential political consequences.The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 24A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-24A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 24A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-24A
Dictation Belt 24A contains seven sound recordings. Item 24A.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Harry S. Truman. Former President Truman congratulates President Kennedy on The Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. President Kennedy asks former President Truman to make a public statement about the treaty. Item 24A.1A is a brief telephone exchange on July 26, 1963, between a White House Operator and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. The operator speaks to Secretary Wirtz as he holds for President Kennedy. Item 24A.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. They discuss legislation regarding railroad work rules and George Meany’s position and strategy on the matter. Item 24A.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 26, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss enlisting businessmen for an unidentified project. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 24A.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man. The unidentified man reports on Cardinal (Richard J.) Cushing’s discussion of the election of Pope Paul VI. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24A.5 is a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss whether United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General U. Thant and Ambassador to the U.N. Adlai E. Stevenson should attend the signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. They also discuss releasing a statement concerning President Charles de Gaulle of France. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24A.6 is a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, and Representative George H. Mahon of Texas. They discuss a defense budget cut, related concerns involving Korea and the Soviet Union, and potential political consequences. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23D-5
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss James M. Landis and an issue involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Machine noise follows the conversation.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23D, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23D, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23D.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23D-4
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss former Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s upcoming meeting with President Charles de Gaulle of France. They consider whether Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John A. McCone should speak to Nixon about the meeting. They also discuss the protection of U.S. embassy property in Havana, Cuba.This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23D, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23D, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23D.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23D-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy. They discuss the timing of a presidential speech on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT).The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23D, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23D, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23D.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23D
Dictation Belt 23D contains six sound recordings. Item 23D.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They discuss the purchase of furniture at Otis Air Force Base and wasteful spending. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 23D.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and United States Air Force General Godfrey T. McHugh, Air Force Aide to the President. They discuss the purchase of furniture at Otis Air Force Base and the possible effect on the Air Force budget. Item 23D.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy. They discuss the timing of a presidential speech on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23D.4 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss former Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s upcoming meeting with President Charles de Gaulle of France. They consider whether Director of the Central Intelligence Agency John A. McCone should speak to Nixon about the meeting. They also discuss the protection of U.S. embassy property in Havana, Cuba. Item 23D.5 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Deputy Attorney General Nicholas deB. Katzenbach. They discuss James M. Landis and an issue involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23D.6 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clair Engle of California. They discuss the impending resignation of Postmaster General J. Edward Day and their thoughts on choosing a successor. Following this conversation, there is a fragment of another conversation; the entire conversation, including this fragment, is recorded on Dictation Belt 23E.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23C-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Administrator Najeeb Halaby. They discuss the staffing and organization of an FAA group working on a supersonic transport development program. They also discuss the program’s funding issues.Following the conversation, there is machine noise and a fragment of another conversation; the entire conversation, including this fragment, is recorded on Dictation Belt 23D.1.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23C, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23C, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23C.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23C-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 24, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Harry S. Truman. They discuss terms of a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT).The recording begins in mid-conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23C, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23C, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23C.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23C-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 23B.6. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on July 24, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They continue to discuss hearings on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). They also discuss former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s position on the ban, and a speech by President Kennedy.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23C, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23C, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23C.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23C
Dictation Belt 23C contains three sound recordings. The recording of the conversation in item 23C.1 begins on Dictation Belt 23B. Item 23C.1 is part of a telephone conversation held on July 24, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They continue to discuss hearings on a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). They also discuss former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s position on the ban, and a speech by President Kennedy. Item 23C.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 24, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and former President Harry S. Truman. They discuss terms of a partial ban on nuclear tests (Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963). The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 23C.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 25, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) Administrator Najeeb Halaby. They discuss the staffing and organization of an FAA group working on a supersonic transport development program. They also discuss the program’s funding issues. Following the conversation, there is machine noise and a fragment of another conversation; the entire conversation, including this fragment, is recorded on Dictation Belt 23D.1. Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23A-1
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 10, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and George Meany. They discuss the issue of compulsory arbitration in an unidentified labor dispute (possibly concerning railroad work rules).The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 23A, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-23A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 23A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-23A
Dictation Belt 23A contains three sound recordings. Item 23A.1 is a telephone conversation held on July 10, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and George Meany. They discuss the issue of compulsory arbitration in an unidentified labor dispute (possibly concerning railroad work rules). The recording begins in mid-conversation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 23A.2 is a telephone conversation held on July 10, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Representative Oren Harris of Arkansas. They discuss an impending report to the United States Congress on an unidentified labor dispute (possibly concerning railroad work rules) and relevant congressional action. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 23A.3 is a telephone conversation held on July 10, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Warren (“Maggie”) Magnuson of Washington. They discuss an impending report to the United States Congress on an unidentified labor dispute (possibly concerning railroad work rules) and relevant legislation. They also discuss congressional action on civil rights and David S. Black’s suitability for the Federal Power Commission. Machine noise follows the conversation.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19C-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 19B.3. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. They continue to discuss prospective legislation by congressional Republicans that would present a competing policy on agriculture.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19C, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19C, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19C.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19B-3
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. They discuss prospective legislation by congressional Republicans that would present a competing policy on agriculture.The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 19C.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19B.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19B-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. In preparation for President Kennedy’s press conference, they discuss a strategy on wheat policy following a vote by farmers.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19B.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19B-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 19A.5. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico. They continue to discuss prospective wheat legislation. Senator Anderson advises President Kennedy on possible political concerns and an approach to further discussions about the legislation.Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19B, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19B.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19B
Dictation Belt 19B contains three sound recordings. The recording of the conversation in item 19B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 19A.5. Item 19B.1 is a sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico. They continue to discuss prospective wheat legislation. Senator Anderson advises President Kennedy on possible political concerns and an approach to further discussions about the legislation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 19B.2 is a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. In preparation for President Kennedy’s press conference, they discuss a strategy on wheat policy following a vote by farmers. Item 19B.3 is a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. They discuss prospective legislation by congressional Republicans that would present a competing policy on agriculture. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 19C.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19A-5
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico. They discuss prospective wheat legislation.The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. The recording of this conversation continues on Dictation Belt 19B.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19A-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on May 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss test ban negotiations.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19A-1
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on May 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss the nomination of William J. Crockett, the work of William H. Orrick, relations with Haiti and its President François Duvalier, and plans for Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to travel to Scandinavia.Machine noise precedes the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19A, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19A
Dictation Belt 19A contains five sound recordings. Item 19A.1 is a telephone conversation held on May 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss the nomination of William J. Crockett, the work of William H. Orrick, relations with Haiti and its President François Duvalier, and plans for Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to travel to Scandinavia. Machine noise precedes the conversation. Item 19A.2 is a telephone conversation held on May 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss test ban negotiations. Item 19A.3 is a telephone conversation held on May 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and NASA astronaut Major Gordon Cooper. President Kennedy congratulates Major Cooper on his orbital flight. Item 19A.4 is a telephone conversation held on May 17, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack. They discuss plans to hold a congressional reception in honor of NASA astronaut Major Gordon Cooper. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 19A.5 is a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico. They discuss prospective wheat legislation. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. The recording of this conversation continues on Dictation Belt 19B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-18B-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. They discuss administering the State Department and making staff changes at the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They also discuss conferring with Carl Kaysen on a plan to assist Eduardo Mondlane in Mozambique’s effort to gain independence.The beginning of the recording is garbled. Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 18B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-18B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 18B.