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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JHH-01
In this interview Herling discusses John F. Kennedy [JFK] as part of the House Labor Committee headed by Andrew Jacobs; JFK’s understanding of labor issues; Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] and JFK as part of the McClellan Committee [U.S. Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor and Management]; RFK’s dinner with Edward Cheyfitz and James Hoffa and the attempted infiltration of the McClellan Committee; McClellan Committee hearings; George Meany testifying before the subcommittee on labor affairs of the Senate Labor and Education Committee and JFK’s reaction; labor unions’ support for JFK in the 1960 presidential campaign; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; Lyndon B. Johnson asking for labor support right before the 1960 Convention; the negative reaction to Johnson as the vice-presidential candidate from labor delegates; JFK and the Landum-Griffin Bill; and covering JFK’s 1960 campaign, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-03
In this interview Conway discusses getting Martin Luther King out of jail in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] view of King and his actions; the March on Washington; working with RFK and the Justice Department on civil rights legislation; Walter Reuther; Conway’s decision to leave John F. Kennedy’s Administration and working on legislation from the outside; the Community Action Program; working with Senator RFK during the Johnson Administration; Senator RFK’s involvement in the labor movement; Jesse M. Unruh, RFK, and the 1968 California presidential primary; Department of Urban Affairs legislation; getting accelerated public works legislation through Congress; Housing and Home Finance Agency staff members; and the attempt to pick up congressional seats in 1962 and 1964, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-091
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the United Auto Workers Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech President Kennedy states that unions and executives share in the government’s responsibility to avoid inflation, and assures the audience that the national economy will expand without threatening automation and full employment. The President also identifies six major economic goals for his administration: stimulating consumption, increasing American markets, broadening economic recovery, providing skills to new workers, increasing long-range productivity, and stimulating modernization and expansion.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-08-B
ST10
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF17-026
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda between Walter W. Heller and Walter Reuther, president of the International Union of United Automobile Workers (UAW). Items include notes and other materials related to a meeting with Reuther (9 April 1964); a memorandum by Reuther on "misleading impressions" created by a Council of Economic Advisers report; and a tax reduction proposal that Reuther sent to President Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF17-025
This folder contains correspondence and memoranda between Walter W. Heller and Walter Reuther, president of the International Union of United Automobile Workers (UAW). Enclosures include a brochure for the 1964 UAW Social Justice Award, which was given to President Kennedy posthumously, and a report from the Resolutions Committee at the UAW 19th Constitutional Convention (March 1964).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0955-003
This folder contains materials concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s appearance at the United Auto Workers (UAW) Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Materials include memoranda, correspondence, a newspaper article, a report by the UAW Resolutions Committee, an excerpt of the Congressional Record, and press releases of Senator Kennedy’s speech on labor policy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the United Automobile Workers of America Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech the President states that unions and executives share in the government's responsibility to avoid inflation, and assures the audience that the national economy will expand without threatening automation and full employment. The President also identifies six major economic goals for his administration: stimulating consumption, increasing American markets, broadening economic recovery, encouraging enhanced skill sets for new workers, increasing long-range productivity, and stimulating modernization and expansion. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, a press copy, a reading copy with handwritten notations, and additional transcripts of the speech, in addition to a telegram describing the President's appearance at the convention.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-090-013
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of the Treasury. Topics include the balance of payments, interest rates, and French debt repayments. Also included in this folder is a copy of Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon's statement before the Joint Economic Committee; a memorandum to the President from Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara regarding the Department of Defense and the balance of payments; and a statement by the International Union, UAW (United Automobile Workers of America) titled, "National Economic Effect of Douglas Aircraft DC-9 Program."
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-082-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Labor. Materials consist of a statement by United Automobile Workers of America (UAW) President Walter P. Reuther before the Subcommittee on Antitrust and Monopoly titled, "Price Policy and Public Responsibility." This folder also contains a handbook titled "Industrial Peace" prepared by Mary T. Clark, the Social Action Secretariat of the National Federation of Catholic College Students.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0922-043
This folder contains correspondence related to President John F. Kennedy's address on union labor and economics, delivered at the United Auto Workers Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0922-041
This folder contains correspondence related to President John F. Kennedy's address on union labor and economics, delivered at the United Auto Workers Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0922-040
This folder contains correspondence related to President John F. Kennedy's address on union labor and economics, delivered at the United Auto Workers Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0922-037
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's address on union labor and economics, delivered at the United Auto Workers Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Textual folder
Frank Cormier and William Eaton Personal Papers
FCWEPP-001-010
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-171-16-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers an address before the annual convention of the United Automobile Workers of America (UAW). Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-006
This folder contains an excerpt of remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy at the United Auto Workers (UAW) Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the legacy of the UAW, its interest in national and international affairs, and its struggle against communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1046-007
This folder contains briefing papers, memoranda, press releases, and statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning labor reform and the minimum wage. Also included in this folder are transcripts from the United Auto Workers (UAW) 17th Constitutional Convention.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-171-15-62
President John F. Kennedy (speaking from podium) delivers an address before the annual convention of the United Automobile Workers of America (UAW). Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-171-13-62
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with President of the United Automobile Workers of America (UAW), Walter Reuther, at the annual UAW convention at Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Governor of New Jersey, Richard J. Hughes, stands in background (between President Kennedy and Mr. Reuther); Secretary-Treasurer of the UAW, Emil Mazey, stands behind microphones; International Director of the UAW, Victor Reuther, stands at right in background (smoking a pipe). All others are unidentified.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-171-14-62
Interior view of Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the annual convention of the United Automobile Workers of America (UAW), attended by President John F. Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-171-7-62
President John F. Kennedy waves to attendees of the annual convention of the United Automobile Workers of America (UAW) at Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. President of the UAW, Walter Reuther, stands behind microphones; Governor of New Jersey, Richard J. Hughes, stands in background (right of President Kennedy); Secretary-Treasurer of the UAW, Emil Mazey, stands behind Mr. Reuther. All others are unidentified.