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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-01
Batt discusses the 1955 Depressed Areas Act, difficulties with operating the ARA within the Commerce Department, and the actions of the ARA around the country, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CLB-02
Bartlett discusses the 1962 Steel Crisis, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and John F. Kennedy's personal life during the presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DWB-01
Burke discusses the members and staff of the President's Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy, the key issues that the Committee addressed, and differences in the Committee during the John F. Kennedy and Lydon B. Johnson administrations, among other issues.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-027-016
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Clinton's proposal to provide federal aid for innovative ways to convert defense plants and retrain defense workers for civilian production as part of the economy's transition following the end of the Cold War. The episode aired on Tuesday, May 4, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-038-021
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Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-038-018
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Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-038-012
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-078
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Toledo, Ohio, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the need for improvements in the economy, employment, and industry. The press release details his plans to undo the failed economic policies of the Eisenhower administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-041
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Scranton, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the economy, industrial capacity, employment, and area redevelopment legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF20-001
This folder contains memoranda, notes, reports, news clippings, and correspondence pertaining to labor disputes and price increases in the steel industry and the government's response. The situation was informally referred to as the "steel crisis." Although detailed, much of the information is in draft form and there are many gaps. Most of the notes are in Heller's handwriting. The file includes material for a meeting with the President and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz regarding steel prices (21 May 1963), and for another meeting just with Secretary Wirtz (14 May 1963). Other documents include compiled statistics related to the steel industry as of April 1963 and October 1963, and a background paper on how the national economy is affected by steel prices. Note that this material originally constituted Series 4, but upon further review it has been moved to Series 5. Subject Files.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF26-010
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning the automobile industry. Items include notes, news articles, and a chart comparing wages in the automobile and steel industries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF26-009
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning the automobile industry. Types of items include memoranda, news articles, notes, and charts. The material pertains to union contract negotiations at the major automakers, and the possibility of automobile price increases. There is also a paper titled "The Possibility of Price Reductions in Automobiles" (June 1964).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF26-008
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning labor issues in the automobile industry. Types of items include memoranda, press releases, news articles, and notes. The main topics are how union contract settlements may affect automobile prices and the economy overall, and the impact of a strike at General Motors.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF38-006
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller on productivity topics in general, such as output per man-hour in manufacturing. Types of items include memoranda, correspondence, and news articles. A portion of the material relates to confusion over conflicting productivity data released by various government agencies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-004-008
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-081-014
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Labor. Topics include an increase to the Department of Labor's budget for 1963, the resignation of Jerry R. Holleman as Assistant Secretary of Labor, and the creation of a Liaison Advisor to the Department of State. Also included in this folder is a report to the President from the Presidential Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy titled, "Free and Responsible Collective Bargaining and Industrial Peace," and a report from the Board of Inquiry established under E.O. 11013 regarding the west coast maritime industry labor dispute.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-081-013
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Labor. Topics include unemployment and employment, the maritime dispute, the steel labor negotiations settlement, and programs and legislation enacted to assist with unemployment issues and benefit the economy. Also included in this folder is a memorandum to the President from AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization) President George Meany regarding the current economic situation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-019
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Alumni Association banquet of Boston College Business Administration in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the economy of New England including the proposal of Federal programs to strengthen the industrial economy, increase employment and trade, and reform taxes. Of note is a copy with a notation by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-011
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Massachusetts State Federation of Labor Convention. In his speech the Senator discusses the industrial economy, employment, wages, and tax reform.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-002
This folder contains an outline and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's address before the National Legislative Council of the American Federation of Labor. In his speech the Senator discusses the effects of industrial migration on economic growth and stability, and the need for revised legislation to promote industrial growth and protect laborers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-013
This file contains materials regarding Senator John F. Kennedy’s address before the first session of the 83rd Congress. In his speech, the Senator calls for the implementation of programs to alleviate economic hardships in New England caused by a decline in manufacturing and industry and poorly managed natural resources. Senator Kennedy suggests that Federal assistance for the modernization of technologies, tax incentives for industry expansion, and labor reforms will help revive the New England economy. Of note are several notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-005
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a fund raising dinner in Welch, West Virginia discussing legislation to address economic and labor issues, and a need for research and development in the coal industry. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF84-003
This folder contains material pertaining to the President's Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy, which was established in February 1961 to give direction to the general movement of wages and prices and to encourage good labor-industrial relations. Both Walter W. Heller and Kermit Gordon of the Council of Economic Advisers were involved with the Advisory Committee. Types of material in this file include correspondence, memoranda, reports, papers, statements, press releases, charts, and news clippings. There is a copy of the published proceedings of a Conference on Fiscal and Monetary Policy sponsored by the Advisory Committee (November 1962), and data on employment from the Department of Labor (March 1961). Topics include pensions, railroads, taxes, collective bargaining, and economic recovery.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-002
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New Jersey concerning industry, organized labor, unemployment, social services legislation, Communism, the economy, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary to various states.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-020
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan concerning industry, unemployment, organized labor, the economy, education, international relations, Communism, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s itinerary for a campaign trip to Michigan.