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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-26-C
ST02
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-119-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars recorded in the President’s Office. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the organization for its advice on foreign policy decisions and for its leadership to veterans and their families.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-21-B
ST11
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-01-22-A
AR31, ST19, KN29
Textual folder
Adam Yarmolinsky Personal Papers
AYPP-031a-002
This folder includes memoranda and correspondence relating to Adam Yarmolinksy's involvement in the preparation of a speech given by Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in August 1966.
Textual folder
John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-011-024
This folder contains materials concerning the formation of a Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) chapter in memory of his brother, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Materials in this folder include correspondence regarding the creation of the post and membership requirements.
Textual folder
John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-010-011
This folder contains correspondence regarding membership in the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.), and member directories and a yearbook for the Post.
Textual folder
John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-010-010
This folder contains materials that primarily concern the 1st anniversary dinner of the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.), including newspaper clippings and a transcript of an address by Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner of the United States Navy.
Textual folder
John F. Kennedy Personal Papers
JFKPP-010-009
This folder contains newspaper clippings and correspondence between Kennedy and Edward McLaughlin regarding the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-006-005
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Items in this folder primarily consist of letters from members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) congratulating President-elect John F. Kennedy on his selection as recipient of the 1961 Bernard Baruch Gold Medal Award and inviting him to accept the award in person at the Annual VFW Congressional Dinner. Of note is a letter from Senator Hubert H. Humphrey urging the President-elect to attend the event.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-110-012
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning efforts by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) to arrange a ceremony for a young orphan to present either President Kennedy or First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with a "Buddy Poppy," an artificial version of a poppy sold by the VFW in the weeks before Memorial Day to commemorate the sacrifice of veterans. Materials in this folder include memoranda to the President concerning the ceremony's tradition.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a National V.F.W. (Veterans of Foreign Wars) convention in Detroit, Michigan discussing the achievement gap in technological advancements between the United States and Soviet Union, including in the areas of space exploration and nuclear weapons development.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7675-B
President John F. Kennedy meets with Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Byron B. Gentry (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7675-A
President John F. Kennedy meets with Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Byron B. Gentry (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6332-A
President John F. Kennedy receives the Bernard M. Baruch Gold Medal from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. (L-R) Former National Commander-in-chief of the VFW John W. Mahan; President Kennedy; National Commander-in-chief of the VFW Ted C. Connell.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C26205
President John F. Kennedy meets with Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Byron B. Gentry (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C26204
President John F. Kennedy meets with Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Byron B. Gentry (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-130-2-61
Presidential Assistant John J. McNally (left) accepts, on behalf of President John F. Kennedy, a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) declaration of support from the Sergeant Stanley Romanowski Post 6896 in Detroit, Michigan, presented by Congressman John Lesinski, Jr. (Michigan). McNally’s Office, White House, Washington, D.C. [Irregularities on the image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-130-1-61
Presidential Assistant John J. McNally (left) accepts, on behalf of President John F. Kennedy, a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) declaration of support from the Sergeant Stanley Romanowski Post 6896 in Detroit, Michigan, presented by Congressman John Lesinski, Jr. (Michigan). McNally’s Office, White House, Washington, D.C. [Irregularities on the image are original to the negative.]
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-007
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks on foreign policy and military service at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.) Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-43-2-63
President John F. Kennedy meets with Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Byron B. Gentry (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-43-1-63
President John F. Kennedy meets with Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Byron B. Gentry (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-289-2-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota (left) and National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Robert Hansen (right). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. [Blemishes on image are original to the negative.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-289-1-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota (left) and National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Robert Hansen (right). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. [Blemishes on image are original to the negative.]