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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-10-A
AR37, ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-10-F
AR20, ST10, KN16
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United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-07
Motion picture covering President John F. Kennedy's address at the commencement ceremony for American University held at the John M. Reeves Athletic Center in Washington, D.C., on June 10, 1963. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, John F. Kennedy, 1963: Item 232." This is an edited production, and portions of President Kennedy’s address are omitted. Footage of President Kennedy delivering his remarks is edited together with B-roll footage. In his speech President Kennedy asks the graduates to re-examine their attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War. The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Finally, he explains that the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests on the condition that other countries uphold this same promise. Source: United States Information Agency (USIA); Onscreen credit reads: "Presented by United States Information Service" (USIS). Produced by: Vision Associates. Onscreen credit reads: “Selected Photographs from The Family of Man by courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.”
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Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-319-EX
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture excerpt of President John F. Kennedy's address at the 1963 commencement ceremony for American University held at the John M. Reeves Athletic Center in Washington, D.C. See "Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, John F. Kennedy, 1963: Item 232." The ceremonies began earlier than expected, so the network cameras missed the first half of the President's prefatory remarks. In his speech the President asks the graduates to re-examine their attitudes towards peace, the Soviet Union, and the Cold War, famously remarking, "If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can make the world safe for diversity." The President also announces that he, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan have agreed to hold discussions concerning a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. Finally, he explains that the United States will not conduct atmospheric nuclear tests on the condition that other countries uphold this same promise. Produced by: CBS News. This is an excerpt from a "Special Report," from CBS VT60518-63B. Part of 1969 Deed of Gift. Copyright restrictions apply.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7964-F
President John F. Kennedy (right) walks with Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (left), prior to commencement exercises at American University. Walking behind are (L-R): Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association; White House Secret Service agent Gerald "Jerry" Behn; unidentified; White House Secret Service agent Tony Sherman; and New York Times photographer George Tames. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-9-63
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers an address on world peace and nuclear disarmament during commencement exercises at American University. Also pictured (seated on left side of platform): Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Nathan A. Baily, Dean of the School of Business Administration; Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio; and Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey. White House Secret Service agent Ken Giannoules stands in front of the platform at left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-8-63
President John F. Kennedy (center left) greets Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University, upon his arrival at American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center for the school's 49th commencement ceremony. Also pictured: Jack H. Yocum, University Marshal (left of President Kennedy); White House Secret Service agent Gerald "Jerry" Behn (in back, partially hidden, right of the President); and Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association (right of Dr. Anderson, carrying the President's academic cap and gown). Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-7-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) greets Jack H. Yocum, University Marshal, upon his arrival at American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center for the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony. Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University, stands at right. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Floyd Boring (mostly hidden, right of President Kennedy) and Dick Johnsen (far left). Washington, D.C. [Streak on right side of image is original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-6-63
View of American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center during the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony; President John F. Kennedy (center) delivers the commencement address from the speakers' platform; the United States Marine Band sits on the field right of the platform. Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-5-63
View of American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center during the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony. President John F. Kennedy delivers the commencement address from the speakers' platform at center left; the United States Marine Band sits on the field right of the platform; National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe, stands right of the band. Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-3-63
View of American University's John M. Reeves Athletic Center during the school's 49th annual commencement ceremony; President John F. Kennedy delivers the commencement address from the speakers' platform at center left; the United States Marine Band sits on the field right of the platform. Washington, D.C. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-20-63
Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey (at lectern), delivers the invocation during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (in back); President John F. Kennedy; unidentified (in back); Reverend Smyth; John S. Myers, Dean of Washington School of Law (in back); and Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-2-63
Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (left, at microphones), reads a citation conferring upon President John F. Kennedy an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree, during commencement exercises at American University. Standing on the platform, left to right: Dr. Anderson; Donald Derby, Dean of Administration; President Kennedy; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; and Senator John Sparkman of Alabama, American University Trustee (face obscured). Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association, stands in the background at far left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-19-63
President John F. Kennedy receives an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University; Dr. Lois E. Torrence, University Registrar (congratulating President Kennedy); Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio (seated in back); President Kennedy; Donald Derby, Dean of Administration; and Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-18-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) puts on his academic robe (assisted by Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association), prior to commencement exercises at American University. Jack H. Yocum, University Marshal (left), and Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University, stand in front of President Kennedy; White House Secret Service agent Bill Greer (in back) stands behind car at left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-17-63
John M. Reeves, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (right, at microphones), delivers remarks prior to the conferral of an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree upon President John F. Kennedy, during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Donald Derby, Dean of Administration; President Kennedy; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Senator John Sparkman of Alabama, American University Trustee; and Chairman Reeves. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-15-63
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers an address on world peace and nuclear disarmament during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey (wiping his brow); Ernest S. Griffith, Dean of the School of International Service; John S. Myers, Dean of Washington School of Law (face obscured); Dr. Lois E. Torrence, University Registrar (in back, over Dean Myers' shoulder); President Kennedy; John M. Reeves, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and Donald Derby, Dean of Administration. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-14-63
President John F. Kennedy receives an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University; Dr. Lois E. Torrence (holding diploma); Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio (seated in back, applauding); Donald Derby, Dean of Administration (fastening the hood to the back of President Kennedy's robe); President Kennedy; and Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-13-63
Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (far left, at microphones), reads a citation conferring upon President John F. Kennedy an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree, during commencement exercises at American University. Donald Derby, Dean of Administration (left), and Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, place the hood on President Kennedy; Dr. Lois E. Torrence, University Registrar (holding diploma), looks on from left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-12-63
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers an address on world peace and nuclear disarmament during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio; Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey (mostly hidden behind American flag); John S. Myers, Dean of Washington School of Law (seated in back, partially hidden); unidentified; President Kennedy; and Donald Derby, Dean of Administration (mostly hidden, right of lectern). John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-11-63
Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey (at lectern), delivers the invocation during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: White House Secret Service agent Gerald "Jerry" Behn (on steps at far left); Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio; Nathan A. Baily, Dean of the School of Business Administration (in back, partially hidden); President John F. Kennedy; Ernest S. Griffith, Dean of the School of International Service; John S. Myers, Dean of the Washington School of Law (mostly hidden); Reverend Smyth; and Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-10-63
President John F. Kennedy and other honored guests stand on the speakers' platform during commencement exercises at American University. Left to right: Reverend Warren H. Bright, Jr., Minister of Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio; Reverend Charles R. Smyth, Headmaster of the Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey; President Kennedy; and Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (mostly hidden behind lectern). John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C205-1-63
Dr. Hurst R. Anderson, President of American University (left, at microphones), reads a citation conferring upon President John F. Kennedy an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree, during commencement exercises at American University. Standing on the platform, left to right: Dr. Anderson; Donald Derby, Dean of Administration; President Kennedy; Ralph C. John, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Senator John Sparkman of Alabama, American University Trustee; and John M. Reeves, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Robert C. Stone, President of the University Student Association, stands in the background at far left. John M. Reeves Athletic Center, American University, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C173-27-62
President John F. Kennedy (center) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: United Press International (UPI) photographer, James K. W. Atherton; National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe; Presidential Assistant, John J. McNally; Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts, Ron Pontius, and Jack Ready. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21708
President John F. Kennedy (center, at lectern) delivers remarks during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Members of an unidentified band stand on platform; National Park Service (NPS) photographer, Abbie Rowe, stands in crowd at far right.