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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-01-23-A
AR31, ST19, KN29
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-003-001
This folder contains correspondence and draft correspondence regarding the work of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, and a copy of an article by journalists Ruth Cook Brecher and Edward Brecher titled "The Armed Forces and Integration." The folder also includes agendas and memoranda for the Committee's meetings.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-003-003
This folder contains correspondence and draft correspondence regarding the work of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-001
"This folder contains a U.S. Army report titled ""Leadership and the Negro Soldier,"" focusing on issues related to African American and Black military service members. Topics include the education, professional experience, and health of Black service members, as well as the history of Black soldiers and other personnel in the U.S. military. The report also discusses racist stereotypes, racial segregation, and other challenges Black personnel face in navigating the communities near military bases.Content note: This folder contains language that is derogatory, racist, and/or outdated to describe Black people and communities. The material is available here in its original form to facilitate research of the historical record."
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-004
This folder contains materials related to surveys sent by the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces to Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth, regarding the participation and treatment of Black personnel in the United States Navy and Naval Academy. Questionnaire topics include segregation and other discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and on-base and off-base services, such as recreation, housing, and education for military dependents.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-001-005
This folder contains materials related to surveys sent by the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces to Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth, regarding the participation and treatment of Black personnel in the United States Navy and Naval Academy. Questionnaire topics include segregation and other discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and on-base and off-base services, such as recreation, housing, and education for military dependents.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-002
This folder contains correspondence and copies of the initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-001
This folder contains an annotated copy of the initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-004
This folder contains part of the draft initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation. The folder also includes correspondence with feedback on the draft report.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-003
This folder contains part of the initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-005
This folder contains part of the draft initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation.
Textual folder
Laurence I. Hewes Personal Papers
LIHPP-002-006
This folder contains part of the draft initial report of the President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces, titled "Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed within the United States." The report discusses issues related to Black military service members, including segregation and discriminatory practices in recruitment, promotion, and both on-base and off-base housing, services, and recreation. The folder also contains drafts of an article by journalists Ruth Cook Brecher and Edward Brecher titled "The Armed Forces and Integration," as well as correspondence related to the article.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C26220
President John F. Kennedy meets with members of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces. Left to right: attorney, Laurence I. Hewes; attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Nathaniel S. Colley; journalist and head of the Southern Regional Council’s Southern Leadership Project, Benjamin Muse; attorney and Committee Chairman, Gerhard Gesell; President Kennedy; Executive Director of the National Urban League, Whitney M. Young; Publisher of the Chicago Defender, John H. Sengstacke; and attorney, Abe Fortas. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. [Spots at top of image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C26219
President John F. Kennedy meets with members of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces. Left to right: attorney, Laurence I. Hewes; attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Nathaniel S. Colley; journalist and head of the Southern Regional Council’s Southern Leadership Project, Benjamin Muse; attorney and Committee Chairman, Gerhard Gesell; President Kennedy; Executive Director of the National Urban League, Whitney M. Young; Publisher of the Chicago Defender, John H. Sengstacke; and attorney, Abe Fortas. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Collection
LIHPP
Papers 1944-1963. Lawyer, government official. Counsel, staff director, President's Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces (1962-1963). Correspondence, publications, questionnaires, reports, news clippings and other background materials relating to the racial integration of the United States Armed Forces.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-49-3-63
President John F. Kennedy meets with members of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces. Left to right: attorney, Laurence I. Hewes; attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Nathaniel S. Colley; journalist and head of the Southern Regional Council’s Southern Leadership Project, Benjamin Muse; attorney and Committee Chairman, Gerhard Gesell; President Kennedy; Executive Director of the National Urban League, Whitney M. Young; Publisher of the Chicago Defender, John H. Sengstacke; and attorney, Abe Fortas. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. [Scratches at top of image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-49-2-63
President John F. Kennedy meets with members of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces. Left to right: attorney, Laurence I. Hewes; attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Nathaniel S. Colley; journalist and head of the Southern Regional Council’s Southern Leadership Project, Benjamin Muse; attorney and Committee Chairman, Gerhard Gesell; President Kennedy; Executive Director of the National Urban League, Whitney M. Young; Publisher of the Chicago Defender, John H. Sengstacke; and attorney, Abe Fortas. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-49-1-63
President John F. Kennedy meets with members of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces. Left to right: attorney, Laurence I. Hewes; attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Nathaniel S. Colley; journalist and head of the Southern Regional Council’s Southern Leadership Project, Benjamin Muse; attorney and Committee Chairman, Gerhard Gesell; President Kennedy; Executive Director of the National Urban League, Whitney M. Young; Publisher of the Chicago Defender, John H. Sengstacke; and attorney, Abe Fortas. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7677-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with members of the Committee on Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces. Left to right: attorney, Laurence I. Hewes; attorney for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Nathaniel S. Colley; journalist and head of the Southern Regional Council’s Southern Leadership Project, Benjamin Muse; attorney and Committee Chairman, Gerhard Gesell; President Kennedy; Executive Director of the National Urban League, Whitney M. Young; Publisher of the Chicago Defender, John H. Sengstacke; and attorney, Abe Fortas. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.