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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-04A-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held in September 1962 between President John F. Kennedy and Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen. They comment on campaigning Alabama Republicans, and President Kennedy asks for thoughts on a speech about the Mississippi crisis.The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. Machine noise follows the conversation, and then Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln answers the telephone.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 4A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-04A, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 4A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-04A
Dictation Belt 4A contains two sound recordings. Item 4A.1 is a telephone conversation probably held on either September 28 or September 29, 1962, between President John F. Kennedy and Governor Ross R. Barnett of Mississippi. They discuss the University of Mississippi crisis, relevant legal obligations, and arrangements for a meeting between the Attorney General and attorney Thomas H. Watkins. The recording begins with a brief exchange between President Kennedy and [White House Operator?], followed by a delay. At times the dictation belt skips. Item 4A.2 is a telephone conversation held in September 1962 between President John F. Kennedy and Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen. They comment on campaigning Alabama Republicans, and President Kennedy asks for thoughts on a speech about the Mississippi crisis. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. Machine noise follows the conversation, and then Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln answers the telephone.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-44-1
Sound recording of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy, Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen, and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. President Kennedy and Secretary Freeman discuss a farm bill. Sorensen and Secretary Freeman discuss a trade bill and its effect on the cotton industry.There is an echo during part of the recording. Machine noise follows the conversation.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 44, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-44, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 44.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-44
Dictation Belt 44 contains three sound recordings. Item 44.1 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy, Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen, and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. President Kennedy and Secretary Freeman discuss a farm bill. Sorensen and Secretary Freeman discuss a trade bill and its effect on the cotton industry. There is an echo during part of the recording. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 44.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss stoning incidents in Berlin and dealings with the Soviet Union. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 44.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss defense appropriations and issues concerning the United States Air Force. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-035
Sound recording of an April 15, 1964, Voice of America (VOA) program called "John F. Kennedy - A Personal Memory" by Robert S. Greene. The narrated program features excerpts from interviews with staff of the late President John F. Kennedy including Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and Special Assistants Dave Powers, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., and Ted Sorensen. Some topics include personal memories of the 1960 presidential campaign, President Kennedy's White House routines, his view on the office of the presidency, his leadership qualities, his visit to West Berlin, his appeal, his back injury, his family life and relationship with his children (Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.), and his legacy. Accession MR-1965-014.
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United States Information Agency Audio Recordings Collection
USIAAU-032
Sound recording of an interview of Ted Sorensen, former Special Assistant to the late President John F. Kennedy, conducted by Robert S. Greene on January 30, 1964. Excerpts from the interview were used in a Voice of America (VOA) program called "John F. Kennedy - A Personal Memory" by Robert S. Greene. Main interview topics include President Kennedy's leadership qualities and view on the office of the presidency, happiest and toughest moments of his presidency, his speeches, his visit to West Berlin, the Cuban missile crisis, and his contribution as "the author of a new birth of hope in this country and in this world." Sorensen also speaks briefly about his own plans. The recording ends abruptly. Accession MR-1965-85.
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James Wine Personal Papers
JWPP-001-004
This folder consists of correspondence between James W. Wine, religious advisor to Senator John F. Kennedy, and various individuals containing expressions of public opinion in response to James Wine's support of Senator Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign. Also included are memoranda and letters between Harold C. McKinney, Director of General Operations for the Michigan Council of Churches; Ted Sorensen, staff assistant to Senator Kennedy; and James Wine concerning religious issues and strategic planning on Senator Kennedy's campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0930-003
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator Kennedy; and various individuals concerning Mr. Sorensen’s meetings regarding the Senator’s presidential campaign events in Delaware.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0932-009
This folder contains materials concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s appearance at the United States Conference of Mayors held in Miami, Florida, including memoranda, a press release of Senator Kennedy’s speech, and correspondence between Staff Assistant Ted Sorensen and various individuals.
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John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-031-015
This folder contains materials associated with the development and writing of John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage. Materials in this folder include correspondence between Senator Kennedy, Assistant to Senator Kennedy Ted Sorensen (later Special Counsel to the President), family members, and staff at archival repositories concerning research requests, publication details, and Senator Kennedy's health.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0966-009
This folder contains letters and a telegram between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator Kennedy; and Ronald de Lugo, Senator-at-Large and Democratic National Committeeman for the Virgin Islands, concerning the birth of De Lugo’s daughter and campaign efforts in the Virgin Islands.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0959-004
This folder contains telegrams, memoranda, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator John F. Kennedy; Robert A. Wallace, Director of National Kennedy for President Clubs; and North Dakota delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention (mostly John F. Lord and Abner B. Larson) concerning the political climate of North Dakota and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0959-027
This folder contains telegrams, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator John F. Kennedy; and Ray T. Miller, former mayor of Cleveland, concerning expressions of general support, the political climate of Ohio, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Ohio, and the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0955-015
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator Kennedy; other members of Senator Kennedy’s staff; and Jack Beaty, Chairman of the Democratic Central Committee for Bernalillo County, New Mexico, concerning the political climate of New Mexico and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0955-014
This folder contains a telegram, memoranda, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator Kennedy; and Jack Beaty, Chairman of the Democratic Central Committee for Bernalillo County, New Mexico, concerning expressions of general support and the political climate of New Mexico.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0954-028
This folder contains a telegram, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator Kennedy; Robert B. Meyner, Governor of New Jersey; and various individuals concerning the political climate of New Jersey and Senator Kennedy’s visits to the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0953-021
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy; Ted Sorensen, Staff Assistant to Senator Kennedy; Bernard Boutin, Democratic National Committeeman from New Hampshire; members of Senator Kennedy’s staff; and various individuals concerning Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in New Hampshire and the state’s delegates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's statement on the defeat of the Medical Care for the Aged Bill. Materials in this folder include drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech the President praises the American democratic system which encourages differences and allows for dissent, discusses the enduring relevance of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and addresses the role of the United States in relation to the emerging European Community. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and reading copies of the speech, in addition to a program for the observance, a photograph of the President in front of Independence Hall, and a copy of a speech entitled, "What's Right with America." Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's greeting to White House Seminar students at Constitution Hall. In his speech the President welcomes the students to the sphere of public service, addresses several myths regarding government employment, and describes the upcoming summer as an educational experience to learn about the intricacies of government from the inside. Materials in this folder include a memorandum of suggested remarks from Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., an outline containing Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen's initials with handwritten notations by the President, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a program for and a press release describing the White House Summer Seminar.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-035
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the 1962 graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. In his speech the President discusses the increasing necessity for a broad education for military personnel and advises the graduating class on their upcoming military, diplomatic, political, and economic challenges. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, reading copy with handwritten notations by the President, and press copy of the speech, in addition to a listing of the graduates and a program for the graduation exercises.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-029
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to the White House Conference on Conservation held in the West Auditorium of the State Department. In his speech the President discusses the relationship between conservation and foreign policy, and the necessity of natural resource development for the country's long-term economic growth. Materials in this folder include an outline by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-028
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the cornerstone-laying ceremonies at the Rayburn House Office Building dedicated to the late Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, drafts (some by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), and press copies of the speech. Of note is a draft with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-001
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address to the United States Chamber of Commerce at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President congratulates the Chamber on its 50th anniversary, and discusses the ways in which the government and businesses must cooperatively interact in order to address mutual concerns of inflation, modernization, and competitive market forces. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, drafts (by economic advisor Walter Heller and Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), press copies, and reading copies of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-041
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the White House Correspondents and News Photographers Associations dinner at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Materials in this folder include a banquet program and name card, in addition to various memoranda, a draft written by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, and an additional typescript of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.