President Takes Steps to Prepare for Atmospheric Nuclear Tests
Nov. 2, 1961 - President Kennedy ordered today that preparations be made for the resumption of atmospheric atomic tests that might be...
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Nov 2, 2021
President Kennedy Endorses Wagner for Mayor of NYC
Nov. 2, 1961 - President Kennedy strongly endorsed New York City Mayor Wagner (left) today for a third term. On his arrival at La Guardia...
Nov 2, 2021
The Truman Family Comes Back to the White House
Nov. 2, 1961 - The old Truman Administration took over the White House last night. Surrounded by old friends and aides, former President...
Nov 1, 2021
President Kennedy's Private Meeting Place
Nov. 1, 1961 - A White House room used by 19th-century Presidents for secret conferences is being refurbished as President Kennedy’s...
Oct 19, 2021
John F. Kennedy Jr. Now Stands in Crib
Oct. 19, 1961 - Ten-month-old John F. Kennedy Jr. is now standing in his crib. Pamela Turnure, press secretary to Mrs. Jacqueline...
Oct 18, 2021
Video: Kennedy’s European Trip Shown in “The Task Begun”
Oct. 18, 1961 - “The Task Begun” is a color film produced by the U.S. Information Service about President Kennedy’s trip to Europe this...
Oct 17, 2021
President and Mrs. Kennedy Attend National Symphony Concert
Oct. 17, 1961 - President and Mrs. Kennedy tonight attended half the opening performance of the National Symphony Orchestra’s concert...
Oct 11, 2021
Video: President Kennedy’s Press Conference
Oct. 11, 1961 - Here is video of President Kennedy’s press conference today. #JFK #jfkairport #jfkfiles #jfkassassination #jfkjr...
Oct 7, 2021
President Kennedy Joins Family in Newport
Oct. 7, 1961 - President Kennedy flew to Newport, R.I., today for a weekend visit with his family. With a "Hi, Daddy," Caroline, nearly...
Oct 5, 2021
President Kennedy Expresses Sorrow Over Rayburn Diagnosis
Oct. 5, 1961 - President Kennedy expressed "deep sorrow" today on learning that Speaker Sam Rayburn (pictured left) was incurably ill of...
Oct 4, 2021
Video: President Kennedy Welcomes Sudan’s President Abboud
Oct. 4, 1961 - Here is video of President Kennedy's welcoming remarks to President Abboud (pictured with the President) of the Republic...
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