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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HHH-01
Humphrey discusses first impressions of JFK, their shared service on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, political wrangling over the Democratic vice presidential candidacy in 1956, 1960 Democratic primaries and Presidential election.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WJH-01
In this interview Hartigan discusses meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] for the first time; working with Kenneth P. O’Donnell on JFK’s 1952 Senate campaign; the Democratic Party in Massachusetts; JFK as a Senator; JFK’s try for the vice presidential nomination in 1956; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the 1960 West Virginia and Wisconsin presidential primaries; traveling with JFK during his 1960 campaign; working in the White House and traveling with President JFK; moving over to the Post Office Department; and JFK’s assassination, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MRB-01
Benson discusses the 1960 primary campaigns in Wisconsin and West Virginia, including campaign teas and rallies and John F. Kennedy’s rapport with voters, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PF-01
Fitzgerald discusses her involvement in organizing women’s teas and receptions for Kennedy’s 1952 senatorial campaign; 1958 senatorial campaign; and 1960 presidential primary and presidential campaign.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JWW-01
Wine discusses the issue of religion during John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] presidential campaign (1960). He covers JFK’s feelings towards religion, navigating through the campaign’s religious opposition, and specific moments such as JFK’s Houston speech, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EFW-01
Williams discusses her involvement in John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] congressional campaigns in 1946, 1952, and 1958. She also discusses her involvement in JFK’s presidential campaign in 1960, specifically covering the campaigns in Wisconsin and West Virginia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PES-01
Salinger discusses his Senate work with Robert F. Kennedy, his introduction to John F. Kennedy and work coordinating press relations on the 1960 campaign; 1960 Democratic primaries in Wisconsin and West Virginia, 1960 DNC, the Kennedy-Nixon debates.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1012-004
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-008
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of West Virginia and Wisconsin concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-014
This folder contains a memorandum concerning remarks made by Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota) against Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 democratic presidential primary in Wisconsin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0997-014
This folder contains correspondence, handwritten notes, and statements concerning agriculture in West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0994-008
This folder contains briefing papers, handwritten notes, and memoranda providing background information about West Virginia and Wisconsin for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Also included is an article about domestic issues written by Senator Kennedy for Life Magazine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-011
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; memoranda; expense reports; and handwritten notes by an unidentified individual concerning the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1050-021
This folder contains memoranda, press releases, and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Maryland, New Hampshire, Oregon, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-029
This folder contains copies and variations of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Our Shared Abundance,” concerning the state of the economy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower and economic challenges brought by population growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-032
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Indiana, Maryland, Oregon, West Virginia, and Wisconsin titled, “Disarmament,” concerning the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-010
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; the presidential primary elections in Indiana and Nebraska; the formation of the National Veterans Committee for Kennedy for President; a biographical sketch of Senator John F. Kennedy; national forests; and Senator Kennedy’s tour schedules for New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-009
This folder contains press releases of remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign concerning Nevada; the presidential primary elections in Indiana, Maryland, and Oregon; the Labor Law Advisory Panel; Senator Kennedy’s proposed Eastern European policy; agriculture; the protection of voting rights; the Senate Rackets Committee; water pollution; and the selection of Connecticut Congressman Chester Bowles as foreign policy adviser to Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Also included in this folder are Senator Kennedy’s tour schedules for Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin during the presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-012
This folder contains press releases from the headquarters of the Kennedy for President organization regarding speeches and statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, Indiana, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.