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Collected Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy 1956-1960

John F. Kennedy calls on the Democratic Convention to nominate Estes Kefauver unanimously. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years 1956.

Speech at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Los Angeles California. Broadcast on KPFK November 2, 1959. Kennedy is the key-note speaker.

Election and Inauguration 1960-1961

John F. Kennedy announces his Presidential candidacy. Broadcast on CBS January 2, 1960.

Excerpt from the Kennedy-Nixon debates during the presidential campaign of 1960. Broadcast on CBS October 13, 1960. Kennedy and Nixon debate on the strong language charges of Truman against the Republican Party and the Quemoy-Matsu Island dispute.

John F. Kennedy discusses international relations. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years October 13, 1960. Kennedy says that world peace depends on the strength of the US in the first debate with Richard Nixon. With the voice of Chet Huntley.

Ceremonies introducing presidential candidate John F. Kennedy at Michigan State University. Recorded at Michigan State University by the Instructional Media Center October 14, 1960. Participants include John Swainson, Patrick McNamara, and G. Mennen Williams.

John F. Kennedy discusses the problems facing a free society. Recorded at Michigan State University by the Instructional Media Center October 14, 1960. Kennedy also discusses a potential rift between the Russians and the Chinese disarmament and other campaign issues in a speech at Michigan State University.

Campaign speech on his last swing before the election attacking Nixon's southern strategy. Broadcast on WCMS radio November 4, 1960. Recording to benefit the JFK Memorial Scholarship Fund at Old Dominion College donated by Dr. Michael Steele.

President Kennedy answers questions from reporters upon having been elected U.S. President by the smallest margin in the 20th century. Broadcast on various networks on November 9, 1960.

John F. Kennedy gives his campaign speech as presidential candidate. Diplomat recording 10000-A 1960.

John Kennedy accepts the Democratic nomination for President in 1960 with the New Frontier speech. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years 1960.

John Kennedy's speech to Protestant ministers in Houston as a Catholic running for the U.S. Presidency. Broadcast on Longiness' The Kennedy Years 1960.

Inaugural speech and swearing in ceremony by Earl Warren. Broadcast on Detroit WJR January 20, 1961.

Inaugural Address. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years 1961.

John F. Kennedy takes oath of office as president of the United States. Diplomat recording 10000-A January 20, 1961.

Inaugural address. Diplomat recording 10000-A January 20 1961.

Speeches on Domestic Affairs 1960-1963

Speeches on Racial tensions and the Civil Rights Movement.

Mississippi crisis an address to the nation. Broadcast on NBC September 30, 1962.

Address to the nation regarding racial tensions in Birmingham Alabama. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years 1962.

John Kennedy insists on the right of James Meredith to attend the University of Mississippi. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years. Undated.

John F. Kennedy announces that he has sent the National Guard to the University of Alabama to facilitate the enrollment of two black students. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years undated. Governor Wallace forbids the action at the door. With the voice of Chet Huntley.

Speech related to Kennedy himself including his reading interests, humorous anecdotes, etc.

Brief clips of humorous responses given by John F. Kennedy at various press conferences on many subjects. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years 1960-1963.

Press conference excerpt. CRI 1961. Kennedy discusses his reading habits.

Remarks at ceremonies at lighting of Christmas tree near the White House. Broadcast on CBS December 24, 1962.

Address to AFL-CIO convention. Columbia records inc. 1962. Kennedy tells humorous anecdotes.

Press conference excerpt. CRI 1962. Kennedy discusses why he likes being President.

Miscellaneous Speech on Domestic affairs.

Address to the nation. Broadcast on New York CBS June 6, 1961. The importance of America in world politics.

Excerpts of speech to AFL-CIO in Miami Florida. Broadcast on CBS December 1, 1961. Responsibility of labor comments on physical fitness economy balance of trade.

John F. Kennedy speaks on the Alliance for Progress. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years 1961. Includes the voice of Chet Huntley.

Telephone conversation with John Glenn in which JFK congratulates Glenn. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years February 20, 1962. With the voice of Chet Huntley.

Statement by President Kennedy at press conference about the steel price raise. Broadcast on CBS April 11, 1962.

Questions and answers at press conference between the working press and the President. Broadcast on CBS April 11, 1962. Concerning the steel price rise and other matters.

John Kennedy speaks about his proposed Medicare Bill and its opposition by the AMA. Broadcast on May 20, 1962.

Analysis and criticism of President Kennedy's administration after a year and a half of its incumbency. Recorded by Bergman July 25, 1962. Participants include Howard K. Smith Leon Keyserling Roy Wilkins Theodore Sorensen and various economists mostly adverse opinions comparison to Wilson and FDR administrations.

Excerpt from his address at Amherst College during a ceremony held in tribute to poet Robert Frost. Broadcast on NBC-P.B.L. November 26, 1967.

An Hour with President Kennedy. Broadcast on CBS December 17, 1962. Continuation on reel 949 band 1.

Excerpt of John Kennedy's press conference on Senator Barry Goldwater. Broadcast on CRI 1962.

Excerpt from address to Newspaper Publishers Convention. CRI 1962. Kennedy discusses the paying of New York Tribune correspondent Karl Marx.

Excerpt of a Presidential address to the National Association of Manufacturers' luncheon. Columbia Records Inc. 1962. Kennedy defends his administration.

Press conference excerpt. Columbia Records Inc. 1962. Kennedy tells anecdotes about Senator Smathers.

Kennedy gives a speech on space flight decorates Col. John Glenn predicts US flag will fly on the moon. Diplomat recording 10000-A 1962.

William Shannon comments with Stanley K. Sheinbaum on President Kennedy's Yale commencement address on the national economy. Broadcast in 1962

Excerpt from press conference. Recorded by Columbia records inc. 1963. Kennedy speaks on the remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day and the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

John F. Kennedy gives a commencement address at Yale University. In an excerpt from his commencement address Kennedy remarks about his honorary degree. Columbia records inc. 1963.

John F. Kennedy gives an answer to a query at a press conference. Recorded by Columbia records inc. 1963. Kennedy says, "America is a peaceful country."

Excerpt of commencement address at the United States Military Academy. Columbia records inc. 1963. Kennedy reflects on past West Point graduates.

JFK gives a press conference on the subject of managed news and on international incidents. Diplomat recording 10000-A.

Speech on the steel industry crisis with the voice of Chet Huntley. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years undated.

Speeches on U.S. Foreign Policy and the Military 1961-1963

Various Speeches on foreign policy including addresses to the UN, talks with Khrushchev, his visit to Berlin, and discussion of the Nuclear test ban treaty.

John Kennedy's reports to the Crisis in Berlin. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years Summer of 1961.

Address to the nation. Broadcast on New York CBS June 6, 1961. Russian intervention into non-Communist nations and Russian political philosophy.

Addressing formal dinner in Bogata. Broadcast on CBS December 18, 1961. Leader of Latin America must now accept new responsibilities.

John Kennedy speaks at the UN after the death of Dag Hammarskjöld against the Soviet proposal to replace the UN secretary with a 3-man troika. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years 1961.

Speech at American University. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years June 1963. Kennedy calls for a nuclear test ban and a halt to the arms race to insure world peace. With the voice of Dean Rusk.

Address at the Berlin City Hall Ich bin ein Berliner. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years. No date.

Excerpt from a speech on the Test Ban Treaty describing the horrors of nuclear warfare. Columbia records inc. 1963.

John Kennedy addresses the nation on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years no date.

Address to U.N. General Assembly. Broadcast on CBS September 1963. Kennedy addresses the U.N. General Assemble on peace plans and other topics.

Address at Plenary Session no. 1209 United Nations General Assembly in New York. U.N. Archives September 20, 1963.

Speech to the United Nations September 20, 1963. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years no date.

John Kennedy announces the release of U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers by the Soviets and the release of the Soviet spy Rudolf Abel by the United States. Broadcast on CBS-TV 1963.

Excerpt from press conference. Columbia Records inc. 1963. Kennedy discusses the anti-missile missile and gives a description of consequences of a nuclear attack.

John Kennedy reports to the nation on his somber joyless but productive meeting with Khrushchev in Vienna. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years undated.

John Kennedy's speaks of his fears of a nuclear holocaust over Berlin. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years undated. With the voice of Chet Huntley.

Kennedy's addresses regarding the Cuban Blockade in October 1962.

Cuba blockade an address to the nation. Broadcast on NBC October 22, 1962.

John F. Kennedy calls for the removal of Russian missiles from Cuba. Decca's Crisis album from recording made October 23, 1962.

Speech on the Cuban missile crisis. Diplomat recording 10000-A.

Speech on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Broadcast on Longines' The Kennedy Years undated.

Miscellaneous Multitopic Speeches 1962

Press conference. Broadcast on CBS February 7, 1962. Russia's resumption of arms testing aid to college students Viet Nam situations censorship at Pentagon answering criticism by Gov. Rockefeller comments on John Birch Society U.N. Bond issue space development progress steel strike situation.

Press Conference. Broadcast on WYNC February 14, 1962. Release of Rudolph Abel and Francis Gary Powers British nuclear tests on Easter Island possibility of Kennedy entering Geneva Disarmament automation world-wide arms agreement test ban purpose of summit meetings cost of CIA work censorship of military speeches and Senator Strom Thurmond Viet-Nam Kashmir dispute U.S.-British disarmament agreement offsetting changes in Defense Department spending Red China's place in disarmament lawmaker exchange between U.S. and Russia status of Monroe Doctrine exclusion of Cuba from O.A.S. postponement of Glenn's space flight summer White House at Newport R.I. postal rate increases: Laos situation release of reserves from active duty administration foreign policy.

Press conference excerpt. CRI 1962. Mrs. Craig questions the President on equal rights for women.