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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JSG-01
Gleason discusses participation in the 1960 campaign, appointment as VA administrator, and various projects during his appointment, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-075-008
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn to members of the American Legion following the presentation of the American Legion’s Distinguished Service Medal to Charles L. Bacon, National Commander of the American Legion. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the state of American military involvement in international crises, such as the division of Berlin, Germany and nations attempting to maintain or obtain independence.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-29-A
ST26, KN37
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-22-D
AR21, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-18-C
AR21
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-21-A
ST14
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-11-30-A
AR30, ST16
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-03-01-B
AR17, ST08, KN12
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-12-05-E
KN11
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-11-10-A
AR13, KN10
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-040
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an American Legion convention in Miami, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses national security concerns, including the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union in military strength and nuclear missile technology; and a need to increase foreign aid to developing nations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-003
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before a meeting of the Executive Committee of the American Legion at their national headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses United States military preparedness and ability to respond to the increased militarization of the Soviet Union. Of note are copies with notations by the Senator.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-095-013
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the 1963 Girls' Nation program, a project sponsored by the American Legion designed to develop leadership in American citizens and educate participants about the country's system of government. Materials in this folder include a press release announcing the program, a schedule of events, and memoranda from Frances Scott Basch, Public Relations Counsel for the American Legion.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Defense,” given at an American Legion state convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In his speech he proposes increasing the Federal military budget to address national security concerns, including the threat of nuclear war.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19438
President John F. Kennedy presents Solon B. Turman (far right) with the American Legion Merchant Marine Achievement Award. Also pictured: Representative Thor C. Tollefson of Washington (on far left edge of image); Senator John Marshall Butler of Maryland (left of President Kennedy); Manager of the Ocean Tanker Department of the American Oil Company, Thomas M. McQuilling (right of the President, partially hidden); Thomas A. McQuilling (son of Commander of the Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Industries Post No. 1242, James A. McQuilling). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19437
President John F. Kennedy presents Solon B. Turman (center, wearing striped tie) with the American Legion Merchant Marine Achievement Award. Also pictured: Senator John Marshall Butler of Maryland; Commander of the Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Industries Post No. 1242, James A. McQuilling; Manager of the Ocean Tanker Department of the American Oil Company, Thomas M. McQuilling; Thomas A. McQuilling (son of James A. McQuilling). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19436
President John F. Kennedy presents Solon B. Turman (far right) with the American Legion Merchant Marine Achievement Award. Also pictured: Senator John Marshall Butler of Maryland (second from left, wearing gray suit); Thomas A. McQuilling (son of Commander of the Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Industries Post No. 1242, James A. McQuilling; center, front). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19435
President John F. Kennedy presents Solon B. Turman (far right) with the American Legion Merchant Marine Achievement Award. Also pictured: Representative Thor C. Tollefson of Washington (on far left edge of image); Senator John Marshall Butler of Maryland (behind President Kennedy’s shoulder); Commander of the Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Industries Post No. 1242, James A. McQuilling (right of the President); Thomas A. McQuilling (son of James A. McQuilling; center, front). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19434
President John F. Kennedy presents Solon B. Turman (far right) with the American Legion Merchant Marine Achievement Award. Also pictured: Representative Thor C. Tollefson of Washington (on far left edge of image); Commander of the Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Industries Post No. 1242, James A. McQuilling (partially hidden behind President Kennedy); Thomas A. McQuilling (son of James A. McQuilling; center, front). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20357
President John F. Kennedy addresses members of the American Legion in front of the South Portico of the White House, Washington, D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20356
Members of the American Legion gather on the South Lawn of the White House to visit with President John F. Kennedy. Washington, D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6382-B
National Commander of the American Legion Colonel William Burke hands an item to President John F. Kennedy during their meeting in the Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6382-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with National Commander of the American Legion Colonel William Burke in the Oval Office, White House, Washington D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-19629
President John F. Kennedy meets with National Commander of the American Legion, Charles L. Bacon. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-19628
President John F. Kennedy meets with National Commander of the American Legion, Charles L. Bacon. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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