United States President John F. Kennedy addresses a press conference in Washington DC. President Kennedy outlines the West's reply to Nikita Khrushchev's threats to sign a peace treaty with East Germany. He calls on the Soviet government to reconsider its course. “A city does not become free merely by calling it a "free city." For a city or a people to be free requires that they be given the opportunity, without economic, political or police pressure, to make their own choice to live their own lives. The people of West Berlin today have that freedom. It is the objective of our policy that they will continue to enjoy it.” President Kennedy said in his speech.
President John F Kennedy address the nation and announce increase in defense budget by 3.5 billion in Washington DC. Cameramen get ready to shoot the address. Press people hear the President Kennedy. President Kennedy says "and if war begins, it will have begun in Moscow not Berlin."
Preparations in the oval office before President Kennedy is seated to deliver his address. A media crew member sits in the President's chair so light readings can be taken. President John F Kennedy is seated. The President is about to address the nation after returning from his visit to Europe. President Kennedy specifies the steps needed to be taken regarding the Berlin Crisis.
President John F Kennedy during a television interview at President's office in White House, Washington DC. William H Lawrence, American Broadcasting Company, George E. Herman, Columbia Broadcasting System, and Sander Vanocur, National Broadcasting Company are three correspondents taking the interview. Lawrence asks President Kennedy questions about his experience in the office and his expectations in future. President Kennedy answers.
President John F Kennedy during a Television interview at President's office in White House, Washington DC. George E Herman asks question about the consensus of the President's team on the Cuban Crisis and Kennedy's relationship to it. President Kennedy answers.
Guests from all the American republics and Members of Congress during a reception at White House, Washington DC. President John F Kennedy arrives with his wife Jacqueline Kennedy. President Kennedy addresses all the guests on a theme of 'An Alliance for Progress.'
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