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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHH-01
In this interview Hodges discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; the 1960 National Governors’ Conference; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the Department of Commerce, including reorganization, agencies within the Department, and relations with other groups; establishing the U.S. Travel Service; the Business Advisory Council; businessmen and government; the economic recession in 1960–1961; the Area Redevelopment Act; the 1962 rise in steel prices; balance of payments; and trips abroad, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-01-B
AR06
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAC-05
In this interview Carver discusses the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its Commissioner, Philleo Nash; federal claims to and use of Indian land; industries and commercial enterprises on or close to Indian reservations; problems working with Congress and other federal agencies on issues related to Indian affairs; the Miccosukee in Florida; and the Bureau of Land Management with Karl S. Landstrom as its Director, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-03
Batt discusses the legislation authorizing the Accelerated Public Works Program and the Program itself, the Appalachian Program, and the Area Redevelopment Administration’s relationship with various interest groups, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-02
Batt discusses issues and negotiations surrounding the 1963 expansion of the Area Redevelopment Act, and the Accelerated Public Works Program, among other issues.
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
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.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-026-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the President’s Office upon signing the Area Redevelopment Act (referred to as the Depressed Areas Bill), a stimulus act targeting areas of chronic unemployment. In his speech President Kennedy announces the appointment of William Batt as Administrator of the Area Redevelopment Administration.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-14-D
AR38, KN36
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-008-010
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-021-004
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-002-002
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-002-001
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF25-001
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning the accelerated public works program administered by the Area Redevelopment Administration. Types of items include letters, memoranda, reports, and charts. The file contains a copy of a Report to Congress by the Comptroller General titled "Overstatement of Number of Jobs Created Under the Accelerated Public Works Program" (May 1964).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-095-006
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's meetings with representatives from various organizations in Alabama. Materials include memoranda from Associate Press Secretary Andrew T. Hatcher and Special Assistant Counsel to the President Lee C. White concerning race relations in Alabama, a report prepared by the Area Redevelopment Administration on the state's economy, a list of approved public works projects, and a press release on the President's meetings with businessmen and clergymen from Birmingham.
Textual folder
Warren I. Cikins Personal Papers
WICPP-023-016
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-064a-004
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Timothy J. ("Ted") Reardon, Administrative Assistant to the President and Special Assistant for Cabinet Affairs. Topics include a report on the fitness program in the armed forces, the Area Redevelopment Program, and the Presidential Council on Youth Fitness.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-072a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Commerce. Topics include issues with funding and construction of the Federal Pavilion for the 1964 World's Fair, the balance of payments, the Export Control Act and possible prohibitions for the Soviet Union, and the Area Redevelopment Administration. Of note is a progress report on the special program for Appalachian development by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Under Secretary of Commerce. Also included in this folder are copies of numerous addresses by Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges.
Textual folder
Warren I. Cikins Personal Papers
WICPP-022-003
Textual folder
Warren I. Cikins Personal Papers
WICPP-022-002
Textual folder
Warren I. Cikins Personal Papers
WICPP-022-001
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-I
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Congressman Ken Hechler (West Virginia); unidentified man; Senator Jennings Randolph (West Virginia); Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr. (in back); Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Secretary of Commerce, Luther Hodges (in back); President John F. Kennedy; Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), in back; Congressman John M. Slack, Jr. (West Virginia); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-H
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr.; Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); President John F. Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman James E. Van Zandt (Pennsylvania); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-G
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; President John F. Kennedy; Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky) and Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky), behind Douglas; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky); Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-F
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Unidentified man; Secretary of Commerce, Luther Hodges; President John F. Kennedy; Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.