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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NEH-02
In this interview Halaby discusses different civil rights issues throughout John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Administration, including the process of and problems with desegregating airport terminals in accordance with Boynton v. Virginia (1960); the 1961 hijacking of a plane, referred to as the El Paso incident; constructing and dedicating the new John Foster Dulles Airport; federal transportation policy; different White House staff members and procedures; and running the Federal Aviation Administration, including problems with certain political figures, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and New York. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, international relations, Communism, national security and defense, civil rights, labor, and the economy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-006
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, the economy, civil rights, international relations, labor, agricultural issues, and presidential appointments.