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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-VJC-01
Celeste discusses Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and his orchestration of John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) political career, Celeste’s 1958 Senate campaign against JFK, and the impact of money on politics, 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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-005
This folder contains a transcript of remarks given by Senator John F. Kennedy on a closed circuit television program, and a press release of a speech given by the Senator. In his remarks Senator Kennedy discusses the 1956 Presidential campaign, including foreign policy and economic issues under President Eisenhower’s administration, and the differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-013
This folder contains newspaper clippings concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; the Democratic and Republican parties; Cuba; various presidential primaries; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; public opinion and polling; Vice President Richard M. Nixon; James R. “Jimmy” Hoffa, President of the Teamsters Union; Japan; former Illinois Governor Adlai E. Stevenson; the role of religion in the campaign; Senator Hubert H. Humphrey; labor unions; the aged; and the seizure of the Long Beach Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-031
This folder contains reprints of pamphlets, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and magazines concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s military service, agriculture, natural resources and conservation, the Democratic and Republican parties, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-034
This folder consists of a collection of pamphlets titled, “The Democrats Care,” published by the Democratic National Committee, and an issue of, “Correction, Please!” correcting statements made by Vice President Nixon concerning food surpluses.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-003
This folder consists of issues of the news bulletin, “Correction, Please!” published by the Democratic National Committee to refute and correct information dispersed by the Republican Party during the 1960 campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-002
This folder consists of issues of the news bulletin, “Correction, Please!” published by the Democratic National Committee to refute and correct information dispersed by the Republican Party during the 1960 campaign.