Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-198-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a reception in the Kurhaus in Wiesbaden, Germany. In his speech the President thanks the citizens of Hesse for wine and a keg of brandy given to him as a birthday gift. He also famously says that when he leaves the office of President he will leave an envelope in the desk for his successor that says “To be opened only in saddest moments," and inside will be written, "Go visit Germany."