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Dec 3, 2022
Dec. 3, 1962 - JFK Award Presentation to Dr. Edward Teller
Dec. 3, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy's remarks today at the presentation of the 1962 Enrico Fermi Award to Dr. Edward Teller. In his...
Jul 17, 2022
(VIDEO) JFK and Secretary Rusk Talk Test Ban Negotiations
July 10, 1962 - In the wake of a U.S. nuclear test on the fringes of outer space, President Kennedy and Secretary Dean Rusk comment on...
Jul 5, 2022
(VIDEO) JFK on Fallout Shelters
July 5, 1962 - President Kennedy broke six months of silence on civil defense today and expressed hope for prompt Congressional action...
Jun 14, 2022
Nuclear Test Set for Monday
June 14, 1962 - A high-altitude nuclear test in the Pacific area has been set for next Monday, the Atomic Energy Commission announced...
Jun 9, 2022
Former President Truman Calls Soviets Liars
June 9, 1962 - Former President Truman (pictured on his birthday last month) went on the radio today to brand as a lie a Soviet...
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