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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-01-B
AR06
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAC-05
In this interview Carver discusses the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its Commissioner, Philleo Nash; federal claims to and use of Indian land; industries and commercial enterprises on or close to Indian reservations; problems working with Congress and other federal agencies on issues related to Indian affairs; the Miccosukee in Florida; and the Bureau of Land Management with Karl S. Landstrom as its Director, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-03
Batt discusses the legislation authorizing the Accelerated Public Works Program and the Program itself, the Appalachian Program, and the Area Redevelopment Administration’s relationship with various interest groups, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-02
Batt discusses issues and negotiations surrounding the 1963 expansion of the Area Redevelopment Act, and the Accelerated Public Works Program, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WLB-01
Batt discusses the 1955 Depressed Areas Act, difficulties with operating the ARA within the Commerce Department, and the actions of the ARA around the country, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-02
In this interview Conway discusses working with John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the negative reaction to the choice of Lyndon B. Johnson for JFK’s running mate; labor leadership and JFK’s campaign; unions and the religious issue during the 1960 election; discussing presidential appointments with JFK after the election; Conway’s role in JFK’s Administration; the Housing and Home Finance Agency, legislation, and working with Congress; accelerated public works, the Department of Commerce, and problems with the extent of presidential powers; Walter Reuther and his relationship with JFK; confrontations between Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; working with RFK on civil rights marches and their legislative demands; and interactions with RFK from 1964 through 1968, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-026-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the President’s Office upon signing the Area Redevelopment Act (referred to as the Depressed Areas Bill), a stimulus act targeting areas of chronic unemployment. In his speech President Kennedy announces the appointment of William Batt as Administrator of the Area Redevelopment Administration.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-008-010
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-I
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Congressman Ken Hechler (West Virginia); unidentified man; Senator Jennings Randolph (West Virginia); Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr. (in back); Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Secretary of Commerce, Luther Hodges (in back); President John F. Kennedy; Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), in back; Congressman John M. Slack, Jr. (West Virginia); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-H
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr.; Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); President John F. Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman James E. Van Zandt (Pennsylvania); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-G
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; President John F. Kennedy; Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky) and Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky), behind Douglas; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky); Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-F
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Unidentified man; Secretary of Commerce, Luther Hodges; President John F. Kennedy; Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-E
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Senator Jennings Randolph (West Virginia); Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr.; Congressman Albert Rains (Alabama); President John F. Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-D
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Congressman Frank W. Burke (Kentucky); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky); unidentified man; President John F. Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky); Congressman Frank Stubblefield (Kentucky); Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-C
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. President John F. Kennedy sits at desk, signing bill. Looking on (L-R): Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Congressman Cleveland M. Bailey (West Virginia); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Frank Stubblefield (Kentucky); Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), behind Chelf; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-B
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Two unidentified men; Congressman Ken Hechler (West Virginia); Senator Jennings Randolph (West Virginia); Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr. (behind Kee, in front of flag); Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Secretary of Commerce, Luther Hodges; President John F. Kennedy; Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota), in back; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), behind Chelf; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-A
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. President John F. Kennedy sits at desk. Looking on (L-R): Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Congressman Cleveland M. Bailey (West Virginia); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Frank Stubblefield (Kentucky); Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky), behind Douglas’ shoulder; Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), in back; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); unidentified man; Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.