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Nov 5, 2023

[VIDEO] Nov. 5, 1963 | JFK Film on Bill of Rights

Nov. 5, 1963 - President Kennedy filmed a short speech today in observance of Bill of Rights Day, Dec. 15, for distribution to theaters...

Nov 3, 2023

Wallace May Enter Presidential Primaries Next Year

Nov. 3, 1963 - Governor George Wallace of Alabama said today he may enter Presidential primaries in at least five Southern states in an...

Nov 1, 2023

President Kennedy Attends Mass in Washington

Nov. 1, 1963 - President Kennedy attended an 11 a.m. mass today at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. On the church...

Oct 31, 2023

Highlights from President Kennedy’s News Conference

Oct. 31, 1963 - Following are the highlights of President Kennedy’s news conference today: Troops — The U.S. plans no reduction of...

Oct 31, 2023

JFK: “No Question” LBJ Will Be on ’64 Ticket

Oct. 31, 1963 - Vice President Johnson’s place on the Democratic ticket in next year’s election was assured today by President Kennedy. A...

Oct 30, 2023

President Kennedy Speaks in Philadelphia

Oct. 30, 1963 - President Kennedy got a cool reception tonight as he toured the racially disturbed wards of South Philadelphia....

Oct 30, 2023

President and Mrs. Kennedy Lease House in Newport for Summer of ‘64

Oct. 30, 1963 - President and Mrs. Kennedy have leased a house in Newport, R.I. that they will occupy next August and September. The...

Oct 29, 2023

“Texas Welcome Dinner” Planned by Gov. Connally for Pres. Kennedy and V.P. Johnson on Nov. 22

Oct. 29, 1963 - Texas Governor John B. Connally said today that a “Texas welcome dinner” for President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson...

Oct 27, 2023

Presidential Family Goes to Church

Oct. 27, 1963 - The Presidential family worshiped together at public services today. Mr. Kennedy, his wife, and their two youngsters...

Oct 26, 2023

President Kennedy Dedicates Robert Frost Library at Amherst College

Oct. 26, 1963 - President Kennedy issued an appeal to the nation today to recognize the contributions of men of spirit and insight as...

Oct 25, 2023

Dallas City Leaders Apologize to Adlai Stevenson

Oct. 25, 1963 - Dallas city leaders, reacting with indignation and shame, apologized today to Adlai Stevenson, who was struck and spat on...

Oct 22, 2023

Busy Winter of Diplomacy On Tap for President Kennedy

Oct. 22, 1963 - President Kennedy will meet in Washington next month with West Germany’s new Chancellor, Dr. Ludwig Erhard, at the start...

Oct 20, 2023

President Kennedy Increasingly Focused on Goldwater

Oct. 20, 1963 - President Kennedy will return to Washington tomorrow after an excursion in New England that demonstrated his increasing...

Oct 19, 2023

President Kennedy Speaks in Boston Following Visit to Son’s Grave

Oct. 19, 1963 - After attending the first half of the Harvard-Columbia game at Harvard Stadium this afternoon, President Kennedy went to...

Oct 19, 2023

President Kennedy Makes Brief Appearance at Harvard-Columbia Game

Oct. 19, 1963 - President Kennedy made a brief appearance at the Harvard-Columbia football game today. Shortly after the kickoff, the...

Oct 19, 2023

President Kennedy Speaks at University of Maine at Orono

Oct. 19, 1963 - President Kennedy today cautioned Americans that, despite new rays of hope for world peace, “we still live in the shadow...

Oct 17, 2023

President and Children Welcome First Lady Home

Oct. 17, 1963 - Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, tanned and beaming, received a warm welcome home tonight from the President and their two...

Oct 17, 2023

JFK Welcomes Tito to Washington

Oct. 17, 1963 - President Kennedy gave President Tito a cordial but swift day of tribute at the White House today that pleased the...

Oct 15, 2023

Vice President Johnson Visits NYC

Oct. 15, 1963 - Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson did not talk or look tonight like a man who is at all concerned over the rumor that...

Oct 15, 2023

Robert Kennedy Testifies on Behalf of Civil Rights Bill

Oct. 15, 1963 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy pleaded with the House Judiciary Committee today to put aside partisanship and agree...