JOHN F. KENNEDY TAPES: Memoirs Dictation (w/ His Children) & Diem

JFK, Jr., Caroline Kennedy, & JFK
Dictabelt M 52.1
November 4, 1963
Dictation Tape

Eighteen days before his assassination in Dallas, President John F. Kennedy dictates an entry for his planned memoirs about the coup and assassination of South Vietnam's leader Diem. During the dictation, he talks with his two young children John John and Caroline. He also discusses problems with the East Germans.

(Photo: President Kennedy, his wife First Lady Jackie Kennedy, and his children John F. Kennedy, Jr. ("John John") and Caroline Kennedy.)

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[yellyman]

You are in no position to call John F. Kennedy a bastard!!!

[lbrad2001]

such a feeling of regret in listening to this that we didnt get a full life out of this great man.

[tenaciousway]

One of the Best Presidents this world has ever seen ! The PTB thought they had someone in office that they could use as a puppet, But he saw what needed to be done for the better of mankind Not for the pockets and agendas of the elite. He had Much on his mind, and it shows how concerned he was with the problems of the world. His spirit Lives in all of us ! May his spirit carry on for the good of the entire world !

[Error934]

Dr. Ron Paul 2012

[JohnnyMac2237]

I want my country back. Ron Paul 2012

Thank you President Kennedy for being along with Robert my earliest hero.

[Nominay]

@Firestar5000 Kennedy is my favorite President, but not because, as historians all agree, he was one of "the best". They give him mediocre or above average marks. What this doesn't address however, was how important his Presidency was. His time was one of the most difficult ever as a chief executive, and it required delicate handling and leadership that only he was uniquely suited for. He got the hard work out of the way in time for LBJ who pissed it all away over Vietnam anyway.

[Nominay]

@chelxeaty I think so. I listened to and saw a version of this recording pre-you tube era, and it captioned the children part. Kennedy asks about the seasons to Jr's responses as "Because it's Autumn" "Because it's winter" and so forth. JFK asks Caroline to say something about your horses and she says "Your horses!"

[Nominay]

@1IIIIIIIIII1 everytime a President commits troops on foreign soil in order to engage with a sworn enemy, he is, in essence, signing off to kill not just anyone, but Americans. It's framed however as "sacrifice" worthy of a "noble" goal or cause. It is untenable for a President to avoid or to be in control enough of the world to stand down from such tragic realities. Kennedy mitigated this unfortunate situation whereas LBJ created an obscene monstrosity.

[1IIIIIIIIII1]

JFK SHOULD NOT HAVE SIGNED OFF ON MURDERING ANYONE.....THOSE WHO LIVE BY THE SWORD, DIE BY THE SWORD.

[robg71]

@jfs78....very nice comment.

[snoops71]

@markp10311969 His achievements remain underrated.

[jfs78]

I remember him, he was my first hero. I felt my life change in Nov 1963. Now 48 years later, I cannot feel any different. Oh how I miss him, and the world that we lost when we left him behind. Dear Johnny we hardly knew ye, and yeah I am an older man now, but when ever I see him, or hear him, I am once more a young fella in the early 1960's Thank you for your work and service ,,,,,My President and hero. You will forever be for me.