Real Time 1960s

Sept. 29, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's game between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. The Bears won the NFL contest, 37-21. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 2, 1963 - Here is video of President Kennedy’s interview with CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite. In the interview, the President assesses how four current issues will affect his chances of reelection in 1964: civil rights, unemployment, the partial test ban treaty, and the Vietnam War. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 20, 1963 - Here is President Kennedy’s address today to the 18th General Assembly of the United Nations. In his speech, the President discusses the recently signed treaty banning atmospheric nuclear tests. President Kennedy also explains that the task of maintaining peace and decreasing global tension must be shared by all nations. He proposes ways for the U.N. to increase and improve their efforts in developing countries, specifically focusing on health, human rights, agriculture, communication, and the environment. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 12, 1963 - At today's press conference, President Kennedy was asked how his stance on civil rights might affect his chances for reelection. To support this project, visit patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 12, 1963 - At today's press conference, President Kennedy responded to criticism made by Gov. Nelson Rockefeller (R-NY). To support this project, visit patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 11, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today upon presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to entertainer Bob Hope in the White House Rose Garden. Please support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 12, 1963 - At today's press conference, President Kennedy responded to criticism made by Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.). To support this project, visit patreon.com/realtime1960s

The complete 5-minute transcribed phone conversation of Aug. 16, 1963 between JFK and LBJ can be seen by subscribers here: https://tinyurl.com/z7mrpne9 The conversation deals with a possible appointment and how it relates to the '64 election.

Sept. 9, 1963 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy conceded today that President Kennedy’s drive to pass civil rights legislation is having an adverse political effect on his brother’s chances of reelection in 1964 — in the North as well as the South. But he commented: “I think we have to do it.” Mr. Kennedy said in an NBC-TV interview that northerners are becoming aware of racial problems, “and I think this kind of awakening is having an adverse political effect upon the Administration.” The Attorney General also spoke critically of some of the Negro demonstrations that have occurred in recent months. He said, “There have been a number of those, where the leadership has fallen down and the people have gone into the streets and created disorders without any purpose.” Mr. Kennedy added that the legislation urged by the President is “an important step forward and a necessary step, but I think there are going to be many problems that are going to be with this country and our people for a long period of time.” Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 8, 1963 - Here are some highlights from the Buffalo Bills' season-opening contest against the Chargers at San Diego's Balboa Stadium.

Sept. 15, 1963 - Four Negro girls were blasted to death today and 23 persons injured in the daylight bombing of a church in Birmingham, Ala., setting off more violence in that city. Killed in the bombing were Cynthia Wesley, Carol Robertson, and Addie Mae Collins, all 14, and Denice McNair, 11. They apparently were in a lounge in the basement of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Cynthia Wesley was hit by the full force of the blast. She could be identified only by clothing and a ring. The bombing came during Sunday school. The lesson was “The love that forgives.” Within hours after the dynamite explosion shattered an already shaky racial calm, two Negroes were killed in shootings and three others were wounded. Police said two white youths fatally shot a 13-year-old Negro boy shortly after policemen shot to death Johnnie Robinson, a 16-year-old Negro. Officers said the older boy was killed as they fired over his head when they saw him throwing rocks at cars. In another shooting, a white man was wounded by a Negro, police said. Rock-throwing by Negroes was reported in many areas of the city. Leaders of the 125,000 Negroes in the city pleaded against retaliation for the bombing, which brought a climax of horror to the city’s first week of school desegregation. Mayor Albert Boutwell, voicing shock and disbelief, urged everyone to keep off the streets. Leaders of a white segregationist group seeking to start private schools called off a rally and asked followers to go home. Heavy police patrols roved the city as night fell. They sealed off the bomb-shattered church, used last summer as an assembly point for anti-segregation marches. Governor Wallace rushed in 300 state troopers. The Governor alerted 500 National Guardsmen in Birmingham. “The entire forces of the state will be utilized to maintain law and order,” said Wallace in a statement. Dr. Martin Luther King, who led a summer desegregation campaign in Birmingham, prepared to go to the city “to plead with my people to remain non-violent in the face of this terrible provocation.” Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 15, 1963 - Here is a clip from today's NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings at Kezar Stadium. The Vikings won the contest, 24-20. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 15, 1963 - Here is a clip from today's AFL game between the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills at Frank Youell Field in Oakland. The Raiders won the contest, 35-17. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 15, 1963 - Here is a clip from today's NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The Browns won the contest, 37-14. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 15, 1963 - Enjoy these highlights from today's contest between the Baltimore Colts and New York Giants at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore. The Giants won the NFL season opener, 37-28. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 12, 1963 - At today's press conference, President Kennedy was asked clarify the Administration's policy toward the current Government of South Vietnam. To support this project, visit patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 15, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at City Stadium in Green Bay. The Bears won the contest, 10-3. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 13, 1963 - Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy made remarks today before the National Congress of American Indians at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Bismarck, North Dakota. He declared it a "tragic irony" that the American Indian "has for so long been denied a full share of freedom -- full citizenship in the greatest free country in the world." Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 18, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s televised remarks to the nation today on pending legislation for tax reductions and a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests. In his speech, the President explains how tax reform will improve the American economy and protect against a recession, citing increased employment, increased family incomes, improved strength of the American dollar, and new international markets. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 20, 1963 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today to staff members of the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations in the U.N. General Assembly Hall. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 22, 1963 - Here is a clip from today's NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Colts at Kezar Stadium. The Colts won the contest, 20-14. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 22, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears at Metropolitan Stadium in Minnesota. The Bears won the contest, 28-7. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 22, 1963 - Here are some highlights of today's AFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs at War Memorial Stadium in Buffalo. The result of the contest was a tie of 27-27. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 22, 1963 - Here is a clip from today's NFL game between the Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Cardinals at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The Cardinals won the contest, 28-24. Support us at patreon.com/realtime1960s

Sept. 22, 1963 - Ray Charles performed in São Paulo, Brazil, this evening, one day before his 33rd birthday. Enjoy this rendition of "Hit the Road Jack," a No. 1 hit for Mr. Charles in 1961. Support this project at patreon.com/realtime1960s