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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HGH-01
In this interview Hoffmann discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] campaign for the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; JFK’s religion as a campaign issue in WV; WV press on JFK versus Hubert H. Humphrey; Hoffmann’s interactions with JFK during the WV campaign; President JFK’s continued interest in WV; reaction to the Kennedy Administration in WV; the national press’ treatment of WV during the 1960 primary; news reports on the results of the WV primary; and JFK’s lasting impact on WV, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SD-01
Davis discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Lyndon B. Johnson’s swearing in, and the press coverage of the White House, among other issues.
Textual folder
Richard E. Neustadt Personal Papers
RENPP-022a-006
This folder contains material pertaining to Neustadt's appearance on the NBC program "Meet the Press" on July 2, 1972.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-025-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate news media ethics in the case of the NBC (National Broadcasting Company) program "Dateline" and its "Waiting to Explode" episode. NBC admitted to manipulating a crash test in which a General Motors (GM) pickup truck caught fire. The crash test was part of a report on the safety of GM "sidesaddle" fuel tanks. The episode aired on Thursday, February 25, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-12-16-A
ST17
Collection
TNN
NBC Television Network coverage documenting John F. Kennedy , his Administration, his family, and national and world events during the coverage period. Includes spot news, Presidential news conferences, news magazine programs, Presidential trips, speeches, remarks, and interviews; other coverage of official and non-official activities. Includes post-presidential retrospectives and "White Papers" on events during the Kennedy Administration.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Pierre Salinger
JFKWHSFPS-171-001
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-008
This file contains a transcript of Senator John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press, produced by Lawrence Spivak.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-007
This file contains a transcript of Senator John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press, produced by Lawrence Spivak. This episode was filmed at the 1960 Democratic National Convention and also features Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and Senator Stuart Symington, the other two candidates for the Democratic nomination.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-006
This file contains a transcript of Senator John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press, produced by Lawrence Spivak.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-005
This file contains a transcript of Senator John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-004
This file contains a transcript of Senator John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press, produced by Lawrence Spivak. This copy of the transcript has editing annotations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-003
This file contains a transcript of Senator John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press. This copy of the transcript has editing annotations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-002
This file contains a transcript of Senator Elect John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press, hosted by Lawrence Spivak. This copy of the transcript has editing annotations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0920a-001
This file contains a transcript of Congressman John F. Kennedy's appearance on the television program Meet the Press, hosted by Lawrence Spivak. This copy of the transcript has editing annotations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF35-021
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning the NBC radio and television program "Meet the Press." Most items pertain to Heller's appearance on the show on 10 February 1963, including a rush transcript. There is also correspondence with host Lawrence E. Spivak. Note that the folder contains one exchange of correspondence with the Export-Import Bank of Washington, D.C., which appears to be misfiled.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF47-003
This folder contains a transcript of Walter W. Heller's appearance on the NBC television program Meet the Press.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-299-018
This folder contains a press release concerning the Soviet Union’s detonation of an atmospheric nuclear weapon and correspondence regarding the Atomic Energy Commission’s progress in nuclear weapons testing. Also included in this folder is a transcript from a “Meet the Press” interview with Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, concerning atmospheric and underground nuclear testing.
Textual folder
James V. Bennett Personal Papers
JVBPP-003-020
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-003
This folder contains a National Broadcasting Company (NBC) transcript of the second presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including civil rights, the Cold War, the economy, foreign policy, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-002
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the second presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including civil rights, the Cold War, the economy, foreign policy, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-021
This folder contains correspondence, memoranda, and telegrams concerning the planning, formatting, and outcome of the televised debates between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The debates were broadcast simultaneously on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), and their affiliated stations. Also included in this folder are telegrams between Senator Kennedy and Vice President Nixon concerning the debates.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-019
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence concerning television ratings, broadcast formats, and scheduling television appearances for Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Also included in this folder is a statement made by Frank Stanton, President of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), discussing the impact of televising political events during the 1960 campaign and a transcript from Senator Kennedy’s appearance on Meet the Press, a National Broadcast Company (NBC) television program, moderated by Ned Brooks.
Collection
CHPP
Papers 1963. Broadcast journalist, National Broadcasting Company (1955-1970). Correspondence and one audio recording relating to his coverage of the assassination and funeral of President Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-017
This folder contains unofficial transcripts of the first and second presidential debates between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, medical care for the aged, civil rights, the Cold War, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The first debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and the second debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).