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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJC-01
Cohen discusses assisting John F. Kennedy (JFK) in drafting Social Security and welfare legislation, JFK’s Task Force on Health and Social Security, and his own confirmation as Assistant Secretary for Legislation in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-004-015
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-021
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's statement upon signing the Social Security amendments of 1961. The bill allowed for the allocation of benefits to five million people and permitted retirement with benefits at age 62. Materials in this folder include drafts and a press copy of the speech.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6380-B
President John F. Kennedy greets Anthony A. Oeding of Florissant, Missouri in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Mr. Oeding was the fifteen millionth person to receive Social Security Benefits. (L-R) President Kennedy; Anthony A. Oeding and his wife, Ruth Bindbeutel Oeding; Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6380-A
President John F. Kennedy greets Anthony A. Oeding of Florissant, Missouri in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Mr. Oeding was the fifteen millionth person to receive Social Security Benefits. (L-R) President Kennedy; Anthony A. Oeding and his wife, Ruth Bindbeutel Oeding; Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Collection
USDHEW
Records 1960-1964 (bulk 1961-1963). Microfilm copies of correspondence, memoranda, reports and publications, legislative files, presidential messages, executive orders, and committee and task force papers. Includes records from the Office of Education, the Social Security Administration, the Welfare Administration, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Vocational Rehabilitation Administration. Hard copy printed materials include reports, publications, and brochures issued by HEW.