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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-031
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the University of California's 94th Charter Day held at Memorial Stadium at the school's Berkeley campus. In his speech the President discusses the important role education plays in intellectual and political leadership, and addresses the recent decision between the United States and the Soviet Union to seek agreements on joint exploration of space. Materials in this folder include drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and reading copies of the speech, in addition to a program for the Charter Day ceremony, a memorandum concerning humorist Finley Peter Dunne's representation of honorary degrees, and a commemorative booklet published by the University of California at Berkeley.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-020
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's address at a Democratic Party dinner that was held in his honor at the Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, California. In his speech the President addresses advancements in education, employment, the space race, and national security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the dedication of the Whiskeytown Dam and Reservoir in Whiskeytown, California. In his speech the President discusses the intended impact of the Trinity Project dams, of which the Whiskeytown efforts are a part, and explains how innovative resource conservation and development programs will benefit future generations. Materials in this folder include note cards 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-108-012
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's trip to California. Materials in this folder include patches from the Bay Area Surf Club, handwritten notes, a draft of a speech to be delivered during the visit, a letter to President Kennedy appealing for legal aid, and a memorandum on a foreign assistance project in Chile.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-107-018
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's trip to California. Materials in this folder include copies of the City of Alameda's resolution to welcome the President and letters to various officials, researchers, and military personnel thanking them for courtesies extended to President Kennedy during his visit. Of note is a letter from the President to singer and actor Bing Crosby thanking him for an enjoyable weekend.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-105-002
This folder contains a study of California citizens' attitudes towards candidates for the 1962 gubernatorial and congressional elections completed by Louis Harris and Associates, Inc.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-096-009
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's meetings with representatives from various organizations in California. Materials include a report on the state's economy and primary exports prepared by the Department of Commerce and a memorandum from Assistant Counsel to the President Lee C. White concerning unemployment, natural resources, and government contracts in California.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-038
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the San Diego State College graduation ceremony held at the Aztec Bowl in San Diego, California. In his speech the President explains the importance of education as the basis for a free society, and discusses the necessity to improve state and federal policies in order to ensure equal educational opportunities for all citizens regardless of race or economic station. Materials in this folder include memoranda, press copies, and reading copies of the speech, in addition to programs for the commencement ceremony. 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-042-031
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the signing ceremony of contracts between the Federal government, the Westlands Water District, and the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District. In his speech the President describes the details of the two contracts, which provide for the repayment to the government for water made available by reclamation projects. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, drafts with handwritten notations by the President, and press copies of the speech, in addition to a news release from the Department of Interior.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon the signing of S. 476, an act to establish the Point Reyes National Seashore in California. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, and press copies of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-039
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Oahe Dam. This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the ground-breaking ceremonies for the San Luis Dam Project in Los Banos, California. In his speech the President describes the Project as an engineering, legislative, and administrative achievement, and discusses how the dam will provide water for farming, power, commerce, irrigation, and recreation. The President also proposes improved outdoor recreation areas, adding additional seashores to the National Park System, enacting a strong Wilderness Bill and a Youth Employment Act, and developing programs to economically convert salt water into fresh water. Materials in this folder include a reading copy with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech.