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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-231-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn upon the arrival of Seán Lemass, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his recent trip to Ireland and the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Irish descent.
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White House Audio Collection
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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White House Audio Collection
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."
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-201-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the City Hall in Cork, Ireland upon receiving Freedom of the City. In his speech the President thanks the city for the honor bestowed upon him, discusses Ireland's unique history of immigration, and explains the necessity for strong, cooperative international relations in an increasingly global climate.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-200-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Redmond Place in Wexford, Ireland. In his speech the President expresses his pleasure at returning to his family's original county, discusses the many contributions of Irish Americans to the country's efforts, and commends the Irish people on maintaining a strong national identity in spite of an extended period of foreign rule.
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White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-200-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Dublin Airport upon his arrival in Ireland. In his speech the President expresses his pleasure at the opportunity to visit Ireland, due to his own Irish heritage and Ireland's unique history of immigration.