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...
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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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