HU: Executive, 1961: 11 May-15 November

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Title
HU: Executive, 1961: 11 May-15 November
Collection
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Digital Identifier
JFKWHCSF-0358-012
Date(s) of Materials
1961: 20 March-15 November
Folder Description
Materials in this folder include a newspaper article, a summary of existing civil rights programs within the Executive Branch, a proposal for an expanded legislative civil rights platform, correspondence between President Kennedy and civil rights representatives, a draft of President John F. Kennedy’s speech to representatives from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and memoranda from Special Assistant to the President Frederick G. Dutton and Special Assistant to the President for Civil Rights Harris Wofford concerning the integration of the National Guard, President Kennedy’s meetings with civil rights advocates, and anti-discrimination policies for the Peace Corps. Of note is a signed letter to the President from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Extent / Physical Description
65 digital pages
Series
Series 22. Human Rights (HU).
Preferred Citation
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files. HU: Executive, 1961: 11 May-15 November
Contributor(s)
Dutton, Frederick G. (Frederick Gary), 1923-2005
Wofford, Harris (Harris Llewellyn), 1926-
Media Type
Associated Record(s)
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