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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FHF-01
In this interview Fischer discusses his work on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 primary campaign in West Virginia, primarily in the eastern part of the state, and how he first joined the campaign; religious issues facing JFK in West Virginia in both the primary and general elections in 1960; and reactions in eastern West Virginia to JFK’s Administration and new domestic programs throughout his term as President, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RIJM-01
This interview focuses on drafting a platform for the 1960 Democratic National Convention, appealing to young voters during the 1960 presidential election, and the Post Office Department during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-030
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 10th Biennial Convention of the Young Democrats Club of America held in Reno, Nevada. In his speech the Senator discusses tax policies under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and their effects on domestic and foreign issues. Senator Kennedy also addresses President Eisenhower’s speech on science and national security, and discusses a need for increased investment in scientific research and technological advancement to protect the United States from the growing threat from the Soviet Union .
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-006
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech to the Young Democratic Club in Baltimore, Maryland. In his speech the Senator discusses the results of the 1952 election, economic and social policies and programs of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration since taking office, and a need for the Democratic Party to renew its purpose and ideals. Also included in this folder is a copy of the Senator's speech to the National Women's Democratic Club of Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-029
This folder contains copies of press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's address at a Young Democrats of North Carolina banquet held at the Robert E. Lee Hotel in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration including economic issues, foreign policy, the need for greater Democratic leadership, and the 1956 presidential campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Young Democrats luncheon in Bismarck, North Dakota. In his speech he discusses the economic benefits of the Rural Electric Act (REA) and a need to expand electrification to rural areas to support increasing energy demands.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-153-2-61
Presentation of life preservers for Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. from the Young Democratic Club of Duval County, Florida. (L – R) Ruthevald Wolters, President of Duval Young Democratic Club; unidentified woman; Presidential Assistant John McNally. Mr. McNally’s office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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