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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-05-B
AR07
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAC-03
In this interview Carver discusses federal regulation of the Alaska Railroad, including rates and personnel; the debate over congressional oversight versus executive prerogatives in acquiring areas for the National Park Service; the interaction between the Department of the Interior and then First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis to preserve the White House as a monument; and the management style of Interior Secretary Stewart L. Udall, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RWB-01
Bolling discusses his work with John F. Kennedy (JFK) on the Landrum-Griffin labor bill, JFK’s relationship with Speaker of the House Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn, the 1960 presidential campaign in California, the process of reforming the House Rules Committee.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-03
Edelman discusses Robert F. Kennedy’s (RFK) 1968 Washington D.C. presidential campaign, RFK’s farm program, and RFK’s California 1968 presidential debate debacle with Eugene J. McCarthy, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-03
In this interview Conway discusses getting Martin Luther King out of jail in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963; Robert F. Kennedy’s [RFK] view of King and his actions; the March on Washington; working with RFK and the Justice Department on civil rights legislation; Walter Reuther; Conway’s decision to leave John F. Kennedy’s Administration and working on legislation from the outside; the Community Action Program; working with Senator RFK during the Johnson Administration; Senator RFK’s involvement in the labor movement; Jesse M. Unruh, RFK, and the 1968 California presidential primary; Department of Urban Affairs legislation; getting accelerated public works legislation through Congress; Housing and Home Finance Agency staff members; and the attempt to pick up congressional seats in 1962 and 1964, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-24B-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on July 30, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss a legislative strategy for dealing with delays in the United States Senate on a defense appropriations bill and a military construction authorization bill. They also discuss possible effects of defense contract cuts on employment in California and on the 1964 election.This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 24B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-24B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 24B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-24B
Dictation Belt 24B contains three sound recordings from July 30, 1963. Item 24B.1 is a brief fragment of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and an unidentified man (probably Assistant Secretary of State for Congressional Relations Frederick G. Dutton). They discuss putting together a congressional delegation for an unidentified occasion (probably the signing of the treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). Item 24B.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy, Special Assistant to the President Lawrence F. O’Brien, and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss inviting United States Senators to join a congressional delegation to the signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 24B.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss a legislative strategy for dealing with delays in the United States Senate on a defense appropriations bill and a military construction authorization bill. They also discuss possible effects of defense contract cuts on employment in California and on the 1964 election.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-WHP-06
This interview covers air pollution issues for motor vehicle control, air pollution in New York City, and Pigman leaving the Senate office, among other topics.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-13-A
AR26, ST14
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF42-007
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on S.B. 370, which was enacted by the California Legislature and outlines a policy for full employment.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-026
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech in San Francisco, California, at the Fairmont Hotel in support of the Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver 1956 presidential campaign ticket, and a draft of his speech to California Democrats. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration and its handling of economic and labor issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-025
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the United Steelworkers of America eighth constitutional convention in Los Angeles, California. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues under the Republican administration. Also included in the folder is a news article discussing the Senator's speech and minutes of the convention proceedings.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-006
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at Mills College in Oakland, California concerning the loyalty oath provision in the National Defense Education Act. The provision requires applicants of Federal student loans to sign an affidavit proclaiming their loyalty to the United States and denying support to any organization advocating the overthrow of the U.S. Government.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon the signing of S. 476, an act to establish the Point Reyes National Seashore in California. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, and press copies of the speech.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6618-D
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with former President Harry S. Truman after signing Public Law 87-41, Inter-American Social and Economic Cooperation Program and the Chilean Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Program Act. Others, L-R: Congressman Otto Passman (Louisiana); Congressman Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (Michigan); unidentified; Senator George D. Aiken (Vermont); unidentified; Senator Thomas H. Kuchel (California). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6618-B
President John F. Kennedy signs Public Law 87-41, Inter-American Social and Economic Cooperation Program and the Chilean Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Program Act. Standing, L-R: Chairman of the Inter-American Economic and Social Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) and Ambassador of Uruguay, Carlos A. Clulow; Secretary General of the OAS, Dr. José Mora; Chairman of the Council of the OAS, Dr. Fernando Lobo; Congressman Joseph M. Montoya (New Mexico); Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sam Rayburn (Texas); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Otto Passman (Louisiana); Congressman Chester E. Merrow (New Hampshire); Congressman Clarence Cannon (Missouri); Senator Wayne Morse (Oregon); Congressman John J. Rooney (New York); Senator George D. Aiken (Vermont); unidentified; former President Harry S. Truman (facing away); Senator Thomas H. Kuchel (California); Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Wymberley Coerr. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6562-C
President John F. Kennedy signs HR 3935 Public Law 87-30 Minimum Wage Act. L-R: Senator Winston L. Prouty (Vermont); Congressman John H. Dent (Pennsylvania); Senator Pat McNamara (Michigan); Congressman Adam C. Powell (New York); President Kennedy; Congressman John W. McCormack (Massachusetts); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Congressman James Roosevelt (California); President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma), in front of Goldberg; unidentified man in back; Alex Rose, of the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union; unidentified man in front; President of Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, Cornelius J. Haggerty (behind unidentified man). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6562-B
President John F. Kennedy signs HR 3935 Public Law 87-30 Minimum Wage Act. L-R: President of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, Jacob S. Potofsky; President of Retail Clerks International Association, James Suffridge; President of the International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union, David Dubinsky (in front); two unidentified persons in back; Senator Winston L. Prouty (Vermont); Congressman John H. Dent (Pennsylvania); Senator Pat McNamara (Michigan); President Kennedy; Congressman John W. McCormack (Massachusetts); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota), partially hidden; Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg (in front); Congressman James Roosevelt (California), behind Goldberg; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma); unidentified man in back; Alex Rose, of the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union; unidentified man; President of Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, Cornelius J. Haggerty (far right). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6562-A
President John F. Kennedy signs HR 3935 Public Law 87-30 Minimum Wage Act. Standing, L-R: President of the International Ladies Garment Workers’ Union, David Dubinsky; two unidentified persons in back; Senator Winston L. Prouty (Vermont); Congressman John H. Dent (Pennsylvania); Senator Pat McNamara (Michigan); Congressman Adam C. Powell (New York); Congressman Alvin E. O’Konski (Wisconsin); Congressman John W. McCormack (Massachusetts), behind O’Konski; Congressman James Roosevelt (California); Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma), in front; Alex Rose, of the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union (behind Albert); two unidentified men; President of Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, Cornelius J. Haggerty (far right). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-003
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference held by Senator John F. Kennedy in San Francisco, California. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press concerning his legislative efforts in the 2nd session of the 86th Congress and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s attendance at the 15th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-004
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California discussing civil rights, international relations, legislation, the aged, employment, disarmament, education, and differences between the Democratic and Republican campaign platforms.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-010
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, education, legislation, civil rights, the economy, labor, and international relations.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-001
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s schedule for September 2, 1960 and speeches given by the Senator in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire. In his speeches the Senator discusses the economy, labor, industry, legislation, and international affairs; and asks for support for his 1960 presidential campaign. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s acceptance speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon receiving the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 1960 presidential election. In his speech the Senator addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights. He also discusses a New Frontier in America, which calls for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-030
This folder contains speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy at conventions of the ALF-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) in California, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Oregon. Topics include legislation for unemployment insurance, the minimum wage, and care for the aged; effects of automation on the labor industry; racketeering and corruption within the labor movement; and the endorsement of Senator Kennedy by the AFL-CIO for the 1960 presidential campaign.