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333 records found for John F. Kennedy
#13664: 3 STAR EXTRA NEWS, THE
Order1962-05-25, , min.
The US resumes nuclear testing, the New York stock market has a bad day-heavy selling wave, Scott Carpenter believed to be "tired" on his third orbital flight, President Kennedy talks on Laotian policy.
1962-06-12, ABC, min.
September 27, 1960-June 4, 1963 A series of reports, many by John Secondari and Robert Drew and his team (Richard Leacock, D.A.Pennebaker, Al Maysles), most notable YANKI NO, THE CHILDREN WERE WATCHING and ADVENTURES ON THE NEW FRONTIER, in association with Time, Inc. The series began in the fall of 1960 and ran in sporadic regular runs from 1961 through the middle of 1963. A documentary on current events satire. Also, a look at President Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev. Hosts: Dick Gregory and Mort Sahl.
1962-07-10, CBS, min.
The US launches a communications satellite, "Telstar 1", President Kennedy attends the baseball All-Star Game in Washington. Host: Charles Collingwood subbing for Walter Cronkite.
1962-07-23, NBC, min.
A recap of today's events. Also, a review of the original "Telstar 1" launching on July 13th and TV transmissions. The Future of satellite TV is discussed. Host: Chet Huntley. Highlights: From all three networks. "America To Europe." London To the USA, Walter Cronkite (CBS) 3 PM Eastern time talks to and views England, Niagara Falls, the Rio Grande River, Philadelphia Phillies vs. Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, Chicago, John F. Kennedy press conference. Chet Huntley views Mount Rushmore and the Morman Tabernacle Choir in Utah. CBS newsman Douglas Edwards mentions Walter Cronkite is receiving the first picture today.
1962-08-13, NBC, 00 min.
President John F. Kennedy addresses the nation on the state of the American economy.
#13736: WORLD TODAY
Order1962-08-16, WOR, min.
- Marilyn Monroe
- Hubert Humphrey
- John F. Kennedy
- Tony Marvin
- Stuart Symington
- John McCormack
- Douglas McArthur
World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. General Douglas McArthur is honored in Washington, DC, statements by speaker John McCormack and General McArthur, Senate sub-committee charges former Senator Hubert Humphrey of using his office for profit-taking, questioned by Senator Stuart Symington, President Kennedy is on a tour of power resources out west, Marilyn Monroe's death is ruled a probable suicide, an East German refugee is shot and left for dying at the Berlin Wall. Host: Tony Marvin.
1962-08-25, , min.
Commentary: the US plans "aggression" against Cuba, President Kennedy sends high officials to scout the "invasion" of bases, atom warheads and any other military build-up in Cuba, Cuba accuses US PT boats machine-gunned a student hotel, Castro warns the US and President Kennedy on a "criminal attack."
1962-09-02, , min.
The US debates whether to attack Cuba in light of Soviet military and (confirmed by Moscow) to Cuba, President Kennedy is against an armed attack, man-on-street comments, between three and eight thousand, die in Iran quake, Russia sets off atmosphere nuclear bomb, simulated-air defense attack is successful.
#13775: NBC RADIO NEWS ON THE HOUR
Order1962-09-11, NBC, min.
Communist China says two US planes flew over its territory, President Kennedy to inspect the space centers, two negro girls are shot in Mississippi, Dr. Robert Soblen commits suicide in London, attorney James Donovan to go to Cuba to negotiate the release of 1100 invasion prisoners, the Soviets warn the Us not to intervene in Cuba. Herbert Kaplow reporting.
1962-09-13, CBS, min.
From the New State Department in Washington D.C. the 43rd live News Conference of President John F. Kennedy. Comments on Castro and Cuba, claims Soviet technical aid is no threat to this hemisphere, the US will intervene if Cuba presents an offensive threat, other topics include international violence, nuclear testing, politics, and space. Wells Church reporting.
#13803: ABC NEWS BULLETIN
Order1962-09-30, ABC, min.
President Kennedy to delay nationwide broadcast on Negro Mississippi racial crisis for two hours.
1962-09-30, , min.
Topics: The US sends Federal marshalls to register James Meredith at Mississippi University over protests by Governor Ross Barnett, President Kennedy to speak on this crisis, a storm threatens Walter Schirra's space flight, anti-Nasser demonstrations in Jordan.
1962-09-30, CBS, min.
SPECIAL REPORT President John F. Kennedy addresses the racial crisis in Mississippi. He discusses Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett's refusal to register James Meredith at Mississippi University, Kennedy does not want to use troops, he urges peaceful integration at the campus, he emphasizes that Federal power will be used to enforce laws.
1962-09-30, KNBC, 08 min.
From the Penthouse in Washington, D.C., President John F. Kennedy addresses the nation regarding the arrival of James Meredith on the campus of the University of Mississippi where he will enroll tomorrow.
1962-10-13, WCBS, 40 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue, impersonator Elliot Reid doing President John F. Kennedy, Reggie Van Gleason's political debate sketch, an "Arthur and Agnes" sketch with Alice Ghostley and Frank Fontaine, and a closing monologue by Gleason.1962-10-16, CBS, min.
- Walter Schirra
- Robert Wagner
- Douglas Edwards
- John F. Kennedy
- Andrei Gromyko
- Ahmed Ben Bella
- Henry Morganthau
A storm threatens the moon-shot from Cape Canaveral, three more US personnel die in South Vietnam, President Kennedy to meet Andrei Gromyko in Washington to discuss problems, Wally Schirra receives astronaut wings, the US to test a nuclear bomb, Ahmed Ben Bella is greeted in Cuba, Mayor Wagner greets Peace Corp trainees, an interview with Henry Morganthau (candidate for governor of New York State), the New York Yankees defeat the San Francisco Giants in game 7 of the 1962 World Series.
#13826: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-20, NBC, min.
President Kennedy cuts political tour because of a cold, returns to Washington, Chinese communists overrun Indian post at the border, a possible tax-cut in 1963, Egypt sends troops to Yemen in Middle East revolt.
1962-10-20, CBS, min.
- Harry Reasoner
- Pierre Salinger
- William Scranton
- John F. Kennedy
- Harry S. Truman
- Lyndon Johnson
- Krishon Menon
- Richardson Dilworth
President Kennedy catches "cold" while on tour in Chicago, has a fever and on doctor's advice heads back to Washington, a statement by Pierre Salinger on doctor's examination, fighting continues at Indian-Chinese border, Indians retreat before Chinese assault, Krishon Menon says the Indians will fight on, Cuba charges "Yankee provocation" at Guantanamo, the US says heavy fleet activity and troops maneuvers in the Caribbean area, anti-US activity in Japan against bases, Vice-President Johnson also has a cold and heads back to Washington, Harry Truman chides the Eisenhower administration, Richardson Dilworth and William Scranton have an angry debate in a TV studio.
1962-10-21, CBS, min.
Rumors of something big in Washington, President Kennedy's "cold" disappears, rumors of happenings in either Berlin or Cuba, Secretary of State Dean Rusk rushes back to Washington, newsman claim President Kennedy looks good, has no cold, Andrei Gromyko delays trip to Moscow, Indians pushed back five miles by Chinese Reds in the Himalayas, the US condemns the invasion, Ben Bella welcomed home in Algeria following US and Cuba visit, a tanker collision in the Mississippi River kills nine, Khrushchev says he will take Berlin to the UN, President Kennedy activity in current political campaigns, travels and speaks on behalf of the local candidates, the Seattle World's Fair closes, the Cuban exile group "Alpha 66" says it will sink British ships that are trading with Cuba.
1962-10-22, WGY, 18 min.
Special report direct from the White House. Robert Karowsky reports on NBC Radio, President John F. Kennedy's address to the American people on the Soviet Arms buildup crises in Cuba is heard.#13836: WORLD TONIGHT
Order1962-10-22, , min.
President Kennedy to speak to the nation on the subject of highest national urgency, the US is in the midst of a crisis probably because of bases in Cuba, the US military is alerted, joint chiefs are alerted, hurried conferences of VIPs in Washington, tensions building up in the Capital, a question of US blockade against Cuba.
1962-10-22, , min.
President Kennedy charges that the Soviet Union has erected offensive weapons in Cuba, ballistic missiles that are capable of striking the Southeast US, US will initiate a strict quarantine against military shipments to Cuba.
#13838: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-22, NBC, min.
The state department announces will stop, search, and even sink ships continuing offensive military weapons to Cuba, this will even include Russian ships, photos show missiles in Cuba aimed at the US, President Kennedy sends a note to Nikita Khrushchev.
1962-10-22, NBC, min.
An NBC special report on the Cuban missile crisis.
1962-10-23, , min.
The Soviet Union issues a serious warning to the US concerning the Cuban blockade will bare the responsibilities of the consequences says Cuban missiles are purely defensive, Cuban armed forces alerted, the OAS meets about US resolution for the dismantling of the Cuban missiles.
#13842: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-23, ABC, min.
US ships are ready to intercept oncoming Soviet ships to Cuba, the OAS backs US action, the Soviets say the US action is a step toward nuclear war, Castro charges the US "act of war" Khrushchev believed to give "go-through" order on his ship, a war-time atmosphere in Washington, DC.
#13845: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-23, NBC, min.
President Kennedy signs a formal declaration putting forth a blockade, confrontation soon by the US Navy with thirty-five Russian ships now on the way to Cuba, the Russians charge "provocation and piracy on the high seas."
#13847: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-24, ABC, min.
Blockade official, will stop ships en route to Cuba, hint Russian ships will run through the blockade, a report from Moscow, Castro calls Kennedy a "pirate" will not allow inspectors to Cuba.
1962-10-25, NBC, min.
Topics: The Us demands that Soviet missile bases be dismantled, if not peacefully, then the US military will do it, the US thinks Khrushchev's intent was to "blackmail" the US before the world with Cuban missiles, a report on the military buildup in Key West, the Soviet ship "Bucharest" carrying oil, is allowed to pass on into Cuba.
1962-10-26, , min.
The news, October 27th-29th, 1962 October 27th- Cuban Missile Crisis Cuban antiaircraft gunners open fire on low-level reconnaissance planes over San Cristobal site #1. October 28th, 1962- Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev announces that Soviet missiles would be dismantled and removed from Cuba. In sports- Giants quarterback YA Tittle throws a then record seven touchdown passes against the Washington Redskins in a 49-34 Giant route at Yankee Stadium. October 29th, 1962- The Cuban Missile Crisis between the United States and Russia ends peacefully as Russia dismantles and removes Soviet Missiles from Cuba.
#13853: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-26, ABC, min.
Topics: thirteen Soviet vessels steam for Cuba, President Kennedy cancels a trip to Brazil, the White House wants the complete elimination of missile bases in Cuba, its believed there is no Russian blockade of Berlin.
#13857: MORE NEWS BULLETINS
Order1962-10-26, , min.
President Kennedy responds to U-Thant's note, he will avoid a direct confrontation with Soviet ships if such ships avoid the interception area.
1962-10-27, WCBS, 24 min.
There is Jackie Gleason's opening monologue, a "Joe the Bartender" sketch about "Photos from the Past" with Frank Fontaine, who for the first time, out of his "Crazy Guggenheim" character, sings a song: "When Your Heart Has Turned To Silver" at the conclusion of the sketch. There is a 3 1/2 minute Harry Reasoner and Robert Pierpoint News bulletin interrupting the program and outlining President John F. Kennedy's plan for solving the current Cuban crisis. The Gleason Show continues with a Sue Ane Langdon "Granada" production number. A 60 second promo for the upcoming 1962 election night is heard at the end of the program.
#13858: ABC NEWS BULLETIN
Order1962-10-27, ABC, min.
Khrushchev says President Kennedy took reasonable steps in avoiding an incident with Soviet ships, Khrushchev tells President Kennedy he will withdraw offensive weapons from Cuba if the US withdraws its rockets from Turkey, Khrushchev calls for US negotiations, the UN to visit Turkey and Cuba.
#13859: ABC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-27, ABC, min.
Cuban crisis: President Kennedy sends a letter to Khrushchev stating that Soviets must remove offensive weapons from Cuba under US auspices, the US will then remove the naval blockade, confusion on diplomatic letter from Moscow to the US a possible diplomatic flip-flop, a cause for optimism is evident in the crisis.
1962-10-27, , min.
A translation of Fidel Castro's October 23rd speech in answer to President Kennedy's policies.
#13869: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-11-03, CBS, min.
Topics: US photos show Cubans are dismantling Russian missile installations, ex-president Eisenhower backs Kennedy's Cuban moves.
#13872: HORIZONS: "POLITICIAN, THE"
Order1962-11-06, WOR, min.
Walter Kiernan moderates this examination of the art of politics past and present. Modern campaigning techniques are discussed by pollster John Kraft. James Farley looks back on campaigns in which he participated. Broadcast on WOR-TV Channel 9 in New York City.
#13885: WORLD TODAY
Order1962-11-16, WOR, min.
World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. Highlight News includes: The United States moves to persecute Governor Ross Barnett of Mississippi and Lieutenant Governor Paul Burney Johnson Jr. for interference in integration at Mississippi University, West Europe aroused by recent Cuban crisis, President John F. Kennedy to tour air force and missile bases as announced by Pierre Salinger, Chancellor Konrad Adenauer addresses political turmoil in German in "Der Spiegel" affair, Sino-Indian conflict. Report from India on massive Chinese attack.
1962-11-18, ABC, min.
- Barry Goldwater
- Hubert Humphrey
- Adlai Stevenson
- John F. Kennedy
- Richard Nixon
- Fred Foy
- Alger Hiss
- Der Spiegle
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's news: Controversy on the appearance of Alger Hiss on a TV program about Nixon's future, Senator Barry Goldwater comments on Nixon's future, also urges Kennedy oust Adlai Stevenson, Hubert Humphrey comments, the crisis in German Government, Der Spiegle affair, disarmament talks continue, Cuban threatens to shoot US planes, Cubans arrest US-trained saboteurs, the FBI arrests three Cubans in the US on sabotage mission to blow up stores in the US, a typhoon in Guiana, a greek freighter is afire in the Caribbean, Sino-Indian war in the Himalayas, Indians hurled back. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25 minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
#13892: WORLD TODAY
Order1962-11-20, WOR, min.
World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. President Kennedy lifts the naval blockade off of Cuba, the Us will continue surveillance of Cuba, the Chinese Reds propose a ceasefire and will withdraw its troops ten miles in Himalayan war, James Donavan still trying to free 1200 Cuban invasion prisoners, Sino-Soviet quarrel continues, German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer in trouble, Adenauer accused of lack of leadership, New York State Senator Jacob Javits comments on the future of the GOP, Josef Strauss says he will resign. Host: Tony Marvin.
#13894: WORLD TODAY
Order1962-11-21, WOR, min.
World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. A comment on President Kennedy lifting the Cuban naval blockade, remarks by man-in-the-street, Chinese communist Indian conflict and comment, the Russians call off the military alert on easing of the Cuban crisis, comment on Sino-Sovietrelationships and motives, the Rhode Island gubernatorial election is still not decided. Host: Tony Marvin.
#13896: JACK PAAR PROGRAM, THE
Order1962-11-23, NBC, 22 min.
- Jack Paar
- Ted Kennedy
- John F. Kennedy
- Joan Kennedy
- Mr and Mrs. Edward Kennedy
- Edward Kenned
- Joseph Kennedy
September 21st, 1962- September 10th, 1965 (NBC) Jack's guests are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kennedy. Open of the show is heard. Jack Paar mentions in his monologue that "a lot of excitement going on here back stage." Jack states that Edward Kennedy is handsome but has a strange accent. Also remarks related to TV trends, fluffs. Jose Melies anecdote when he and Jack were in the service together. Jack Paar introduces Edward Ted Kennedy and his wife Joan Kennedy. Jack comments on home movies of the Kennedy family. Questions asked by Paar to Kennedy: "Are there drawbacks as a brother of a President elected to the Senate?" "What interests does Edward Kennedy have, away from political life?" Joan remembers when she first met her husband. Anecdotes related to their 20 nephews. Reflections on the Primary and the recent Election by both Teddy and Joan Kennedy. It is remembered that father Joseph Kennedy felt that of all his sons, Joseph Kennedy was the brightest and with the most promising future. Ted remembers how he felt at age 12 hearing of Joe's death. He remembers a sailing outing with his brother Joe, both winning a race. Kennedy remembers PT109 moments related to brother John, and his reaction. Anecdotes about the convention. Joan states she is looking forward to moving to Washington DC. Included,an Anacin commercial ("Mother I'd Rather Do It Myself").
#13898: WORLD TODAY
Order1962-11-27, WOR, min.
World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. A Brazilian jet airliner crash kills 97, President Kennedy has a hectic, energetic day at the White House, his children Caroline and John Jr have a joint, birthday party, news from India, England to give arms aid to India, Adenauer-Strauss Bonn politics in Germany. Host: Tony Marvin.
1962-12-12, , min.
Topics: The French to lend the Mona Lisa for an exhibition in New York City, comments on bickering among amateur athletic groups which may endanger US competition in the 1964 Olympics, other topics are Cuba, a future library for the Kennedy papers, and comments on Vaughn Meader's satire record about him.
#13909: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-12-12, CBS, min.
The US investigates racial discrimination in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Women's "Peace Front" is investigated as pro-Red, 250 US students plan to visit Cuba at Castro's expense, Pope John is ill, he predicts he won't be around next year, President Kennedy will send out picture Christmas cards, CBS to expand the news to a half-hour in the fall.
#13911: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1962-12-14, CBS, min.
Venus probe approaches the planet will send signals within the hour, the US launches a relay satellite, President Kennedy is in New York City at groundbreaking ceremonies for proposed 1964 World's Fair.
1962-12-17, CBS, min.
Broadcast on radio and on CBS, NBC, ABC television, an interview with President John F. Kennedy by reporters, William H. Lawrence (ABC), George Herman (CBS), and Sander Vanocur (NBC). This was a pool broadcast by CBS.
#13917: WORLD TODAY
Order1962-12-17, WOR, min.
World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. President Kennedy reviews past two years in office, the Communist party is fined $120,000 for failure to register as an agent of the Soviet Union, Britain and the US debate the usefulness of the Skybolt missile, the US wants to dump the project, Macmillan to meet President Kennedy following an unsuccessful meeting with Charles De Gaulle concerning entry into the European Common Market, Pope John is believed ill with an ulcer or cancer, Actors Charles Laughton and Thomas Mitchell have died. Host: Tony Marvin.
1962-12-18, CBS, min.
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan meets President Kennedy in the Bahamas to discuss Skybolt, the Congo, the European Common Market, James Donovan is in the last stages of negotiations to free 1200 invasion prisoners from Castro's Cuba, the US will pay $62 million dollars in ransom (in form of medicines and food), Attorney General Robert Kennedy returns from Brazilian trip. Anchor: Walter Cronkite.