• Digitized Collection
    Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
    1960

    The papers on the 1960 presidential campaign include both primary and national campaign materials, and include files both on state organizations and issues.

  • Oral History
    Dean G. Acheson Oral History Interview - JFK #1, 4/27/1964
    John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection27 April 1964

    Acheson talks about foreign policy matters during the John F. Kennedy administration and his advice and activities during that time. He also reads the text of several letters he wrote to JFK.

  • Oral History
    Council of Economic Advisers Oral History Interview - JFK#1, 8/1/1964
    John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection1 August, 1964

    Members of the Council of Ecnomic Advisers discuss the Council of Economic Advisers under President Kennedy, the recession issue, the budget, and the relationship between the Treasury and Federal Reserve, among other issues.

  • Oral History
    Don L. Bradley Oral History Interview - JFK #1, 6/9/1966
    John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection9 June 1966

    Bradley discusses the 1960 Democratic National Convention, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign visits to California, and contacts that Bradley had with Kennedy during the presidency, among other issues.

  • Oral History
    Wilbur J. Cohen Oral History Interview - JFK #1, 11/11/1964
    John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection11 November 1964

    Cohen discusses assisting John F. Kennedy (JFK) in drafting Social Security and welfare legislation, JFK’s Task Force on Health and Social Security, and his own confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Legislation in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, among other issues.

  • Oral History
    Kermit Gordon Oral History Interview - JFK #1, 7/12/1964
    John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection12 July 1964

    Gordon discusses the Troika and JFK’s level of economic understanding, JFK’s budget policy throughout his administration, and supporting supersonic transportation, among other issues.

  • Oral History
    Andrew J. Houvouras Oral History Interview - JFK #1, 7/10/1964
    John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection10 July 1964

    Houvouras discusses JFK’s appeal to labor businessmen during the 1960 Democratic Primary in West Virginia, the religious issue in the presidential campaign in West Virginia, President JFK’s economic policies and New Frontier programs, among other issues.

  • Folder
    Alabama: Delegates: M-Z
    Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 196014 January 1958-4 June 1960

    This folder contains materials concerning Alabama delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention, including memoranda, newspaper articles, campaign advertisements, background information on Alabama's delegates, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and individual delegates addressing specific policy issues or pledging their suppo...

  • Folder
    The Democratic Party: National Press Club, Washington D.C., 14 January 1960
    Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 196014 January 1960

    This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. concerning the responsibilities of the President of the United States as a chief executive and a legislative, moral, and party leader.

  • Folder
    The Presidency: The Presidency in 1960
    Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 19601960: 18 January-12 February

    This folder contains a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “The Presidency in 1960,” printed in the Congressional Record discussing the need for strong, Democratic leadership in the 1960s. Also included in this folder are copies of remarks made by Senator Kennedy at a California Democratic Council Convention in Fresno, California concerning p...

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