Palm Beach, Florida, 1 January 1961

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Title
Palm Beach, Florida, 1 January 1961
Collection
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Digital Identifier
JFKCAMP1960-1060-017
Date(s) of Materials
1 January 1961
Folder Description
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy and Senator Paul Douglas, Chairman of the Task Force on Area Redevelopment, at the President-elect’s home in Palm Beach, Florida. President-elect Kennedy begins the press conference by making a brief statement on the results of the task force followed by a statement from Senator Douglas concerning unemployment. Senator Douglas goes on to answer questions from the press concerning unemployment compensation, the distribution of food to needy families, and area redevelopment legislation. The press also asks President-elect Kennedy questions on various topics including Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s New Years greetings and Laos.
Extent / Physical Description
22 digital pages
Series
Series 15. Speeches and the Press.
Preferred Citation
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960. Speeches and the Press. Press Secretary’s Transcripts, 1960-1961. Palm Beach, Florida, 1 January 1961
Place(s)
Contributor(s)
Douglas, Paul Howard, 1892-1976
Media Type
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