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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-07
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] and Marshall discuss the very limited proposal for voting rights legislation before the demonstrations in Birmingham, Alabama; how civil rights groups did not always understand politics or how to get things through Congress; John F. Kennedy [JFK] trying to explain political difficulties to civil rights leaders; meetings on civil rights legislation and the strategy for getting the votes for a civil rights bill in both houses of Congress; RFK’s disagreements with Lyndon B. Johnson on civil rights legislation; RFK, the Justice Department, and the reapportionment cases; RFK’s meeting with James Baldwin and the subsequent attack on RFK in the press; JFK’s role in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, 1963; speeches at the March on Washington; George Wallace, Alabama state troopers, and the investigation into the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, September, 1963; and JFK, James J. Delaney, and the issue of aid to church schools, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-04
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses American aid to Argentina; American, British, and French involvement in Africa; the 1962 executive order about segregation in federally-funded housing; appointing African-American judges; changes John F. Kennedy [JFK] was contemplating in the Alliance for Progress; the Dominican crisis; the wheat sale to the Soviet Union; the Bobby Baker case; preparing for JFK’s 1964 campaign; RFK’s return to work after JFK’s assassination and disagreements among the Cabinet members and under President Lyndon B. Johnson; changes in White House staff and the Democratic Party; RFK’s political plans for after 1964; and JFK’s opinions of his staff and appointees, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-211-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s television and radio statement following a Congressional cut in the Mutual Security Act. In his speech the President characterizes the decision to reduce foreign aid expenditures as shortsighted and dangerously partisan, explaining how a decrease in foreign assistance will weaken the Alliance for Progress and undermine the United States' efforts to curtail the spread of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-042
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses differences between the political parties, and the failure of Vice President Richard M. Nixon to stop the spread of communism. Also included is a press release acknowledging the endorsement of Senator Kennedy by the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Tampa, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include foreign policy in Latin America, communism, and the role of the United States as a model of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-040
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an American Legion convention in Miami, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses national security concerns, including the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union in military strength and nuclear missile technology; and a need to increase foreign aid to developing nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-039
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a band shell in Miami, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address national security issues, including the growing influence of communism in Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-038
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the 163rd Street Shopping Center in North Miami Beach, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses political party divisions on foreign policy issues, including the fight against communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-034
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in a Fulton Lane parking lot in Fairborn, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks the Senator discusses the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union, and a need to re-establish the U.S. as a world leader in the fight against communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-033
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Dayton, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the failure of the Republican administration to address economic concerns in the agricultural industry, and a need for a foreign policy program to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-030
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland during his 1960 presidential campaign. In the speeches the Senator discusses domestic and international issues, including a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-029
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wilmington, Delaware during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic and international challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-028
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Levittown, New Jersey during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing political party divisions on domestic and international issues, including concerns over the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-027
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Johnstown, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics of the speech include unemployment concerns in Pennsylvania; the failure of the Republican administration to address national security concerns, including communism; and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-026
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kittanning, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on economic and national security issues, including a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-023
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in New Castle, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to resolve domestic issues including the economy, labor, and medical care for the elderly; and a need for strong leadership to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic and international challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-015
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Grand Rapids, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for strong leadership to address domestic and international challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-014
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Kalamazoo, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the importance of education in the fight against communism and the role of the Federal government in supporting education, including loans to college students and education programs for developing nations.
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JFKSEN-0913-013
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Battle Creek, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses a need for strong leadership to address global challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-012
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Marshall, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for strong leadership to address global challenges, including the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-004
This file consists of a Democratic National Committee press release containing Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a dinner held by the Democratic National and State Committees at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the strategic importance of the islands of Quemoy (also known as Kinmen) and Matsu in maintaining peace and national security, and addresses concerns over Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s position on the issue.
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JFKSEN-0912-065
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a stadium in Salem, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the United Nations General Assembly vote to admit Red China (also known as the People's Republic of China), and a need for stronger United States leadership to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-064
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Warren, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing differences between the political parties and a need for stronger leadership to fight the growing influence of communism around the world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-062
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Youngstown, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a need for Democratic leadership and the failure of the Republican administration to address various challenges including the economy, labor, Social Security, education, and communism.