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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the El Coco Airport upon his departure from Costa Rica. In his speech the President thanks the country's citizens for their hospitality and discusses the ways in which nations of the western hemisphere are joined by their common goals and experience.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the University of Costa Rica concerning the four primary tenets of the Alliance for Progress: the right of every nation to govern itself, the right of political liberty, the right to social justice, and the right of every nation to make economic progress with modern technological advancements.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a welcoming delegation by the Christian Democratic Youth at the United States Ambassador's residence in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the successes of the Alliance for Progress and commends the organization on their efforts to uphold democratic ideals in response to the spread of communism.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-172-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the El Bosque Housing Project in El Bosque, Costa Rica. In his speech the President describes the housing project as an example of the tangible impact of the Alliance for Progress and proposes similar improvements for health care, education, and employment opportunities in the area.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s toast at a dinner held in the Casa Presidencíal in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the United States's history of isolation and explains how his visit to Costa Rica has reminded him and his staff of their international responsibilities, specifically related to the Alliance for Progress. The opening sentences of the toast were missed due to the microphones being turned on late.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-171-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the American Colony and employees of the United States Embassy in San José, Costa Rica. In his speech the President thanks his audience for their diplomatic service and discusses how they can contribute to the mission of the Alliance for Progress.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-170-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at the La Sabana Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica. In his speech the President discusses the mission of the Alliance for Progress to improve social, political, and economic conditions in the Western hemisphere.