Close
Not finding the information you're looking for? Please contact the Archives research staff.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-023-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Pan American Day ceremonies held at the Pan American Union in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President discusses the goals and accomplishments of the Organization for American States, explains the fundamental purposes of Pan-Americanism, and describes the mission of the Alliance for Progress to improve social, political, and economic conditions in the Western hemisphere.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-072-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden welcoming the members of the United States delegation to the Punta del Este Conference upon their return. In his speech President Kennedy congratulates the delegation, led by Secretary of State Dean Rusk, on their efforts to strengthen Pan-American relations and the Organization of American States (OAS).
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-058-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the inaugural meeting of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council held at the Pan American Union. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the allocation of six million dollars for the Organization of American States (OAS), and characterizes the meeting as a benchmark in Pan American relations and the efforts of the Alliance for Progress.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-044-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the swearing-in ceremonies for deLesseps Morrison (former Mayor of New Orleans) as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States and Robert F. Woodward as the Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs. In his speech the President thanks the honorees for accepting their new roles and responsibilities in order to accomplish the goals of the Alliance for Progress.