May 8, 1963 - JFK Speaks to Foreign Students
May 8, 1963 - Here are some of President Kennedy’s remarks today at a reception for foreign students held on the South Lawn of the White...
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Jan 16, 2023
Jan. 16, 1963 - JFK Welcoming Remarks to Prime Minister Fanfani of Italy
Jan. 16, 1963 - Here are President John F. Kennedy’s welcoming remarks to Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani of Italy upon arrival at the...
Oct 26, 2022
Oct. 26, 1962 - Phone Call: JFK and State Dept. Press Spokesman Lincoln White
Oct. 26, 1962 - On this secretly recorded phone call, an angry President Kennedy chastises State Dept. Press Spokesman Lincoln White....
Jul 2, 2022
July 2, 1962 - JFK Remarks on Restored Mantel in State Dining Room
July 2, 1962 - Here is a clip from President Kennedy’s remarks today at the dedication of the restored mantelpiece in the State Dining...
Jun 28, 2022
June 28, 1962 - JFK Presents White House Guide Book
June 28, 1962 - Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy joined the President for a ceremony marking publication of a guidebook that will enable White...
Feb 20, 2022
Grace Bumbry, Negro Mezzo-Soprano, Performs at White House
Feb. 20, 1962 — Grace Bumbry, mezzo-soprano, sang at the White House tonight after a state dinner at which she scarcely ate a bite. The...
Feb 15, 2022
First Lady's White House Tour Seen by 46,550,000
Feb. 15, 1962 - Mrs. Kennedy’s televised tour of the White House Wednesday night was watched by 46,550,000 persons, according to survey...
Dec 12, 2021
First Lady to Lead Televised White House Tour on CBS
Dec. 12, 1961 - Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy will appear early next year on a network television program originating from the White House. The...
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...
Aug 23, 2021
Millionth White House Visitor and Family Meet President Kennedy
Aug. 23, 1961 - A Georgia couple who had promised their three children a trip through the White House got more than they bargained for...
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