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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NMC-01
Clapp discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) commitment to the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), Clapp’s own appointment as REA administrator, and JFK’s campaigning in Wisconsin, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CTE-01
Ellis discusses JFK’s early voting record concerning conservation and public power, JFK’s relation with the Rural Electrification Administration (REA), and results of the foreign aid program, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-032-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) has served its mission to help bring electricity and telephone service to rural areas, and whether funding for current REA loan programs should be cut from the federal budget. The episode aired on Friday, August 13, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-007-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate reforming the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) to cut federal spending. The episode aired on Tuesday, December 17, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-027-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) has served its mission to help bring electricity and telephone service to rural areas, and whether funding for current REA loan programs should be cut from the federal budget. The episode aired on Thursday, April 29, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-005-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-015-007
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-015-006
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-015-004
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0918-004
This file contains reading copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that pertain to agriculture and farming. Items include "A Plan of Action for the Dairy Industry," "The Importance of Farm Credit," "REA Under the Republicans," "The Challenge Abroad," an untitled dairy program speech, "REA," remarks at the Midwest Farm Conference, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin," and "REA Coops." The file also contains memoranda on the wheat program by Myer Feldman, and a press release of Senator Kennedy's remarks to the Stutsman County (North Dakota) Democratic Committee dinner. Of note are some copies with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "REA Under the Republicans." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses how the Republican administration failed farmers due to rising rates and the politicization of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-017
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "REA Coops." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses high interest rates for farmers and the importance of strengthening Rural Electrification Administration (REA) cooperatives.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-028
This file consists of copies of a press release containing excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech in Manitowoc, Wisconsin concerning proposed taxes on the Rural Electric Administration (REA) Cooperative program by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-025
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Rural Electric Administration (REA) county meeting in Gays Mills, Wisconsin concerning the REA Cooperative program, a need to reduce interest rates in the program, and the importance of affordable electric power in rural communities.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-032
This file contains incomplete speeches and portions of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy. Most are draft versions with various notations. Identified speeches include: "Our National Spirit and the World Community"; remarks given to the National Association of County Officials in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 1959; "The Great Unspoken Issue"; "REA Under the Republicans"; "A Ten-Point Program for West Virginia," given in Wayne, West Virginia, on April 25, 1960; and an untitled address to the United Auto Workers (UAW).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0986-015
This folder contains form letters from South Carolina Democrats for Nixon and Lodge, and Senator John F. Kennedy concerning the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-069-009
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Agriculture. Materials concern the agenda and background information for a meeting of the American Public Power Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, President Kennedy, Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall, and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-007
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in Indiana, Nevada, and North Dakota by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include Indiana’s primary election; issues in Eastern Europe, particularly communism; the Democratic Party’s agricultural program; and the Rural Electrification Administration (REA).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-016
This folder contains press releases and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in North Dakota and Wisconsin concerning high interest rates for farmers and the importance of strengthening REA (Rural Electrification Administration) cooperatives.