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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SHB-01
Beale discusses his contacts with and impressions of John F. Kennedy (JFK) before he became president and after he took office, JFK’s foreign policy, and Beale’s friendship with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-BMG-01
Goldwater discusses his time in the Senate with John F. Kennedy and their opposing positions on different issues, the 1960 presidential campaign, and the Bay of Pigs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-02
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses the 1961 Berlin crisis; American forces, military and diplomatic, in Germany; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] recommendation for Americans to have fallout shelters; nuclear testing; problems with the Department of State; the start of the conflict in Vietnam, 1961; the Department of Justice under RFK and organized crime; RFK’s difficult relationship with J. Edgar Hoover; the wiretapping bill; new federal judgeships in 1961 and other presidential appointments; the Alliance for Progress; Red China; crises during JFK’s presidency and how he was an optimist; RFK’s move for an income tax increase during the Berlin crisis; RFK’s disagreements with President JFK; indecisiveness over picking JFK’s running mate, 1960; the missile gap; fighting and UN operations in the Congo; Nikita S. Khrushchev’s speeches; RFK’s 1962 trip to Japan, Indonesia, Germany, and other countries; the release of Allen L. Pope; Dutch disputes in Southeast Asia; the 1961 crisis in the Dominican Republic and the assassination of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina; the 1962 disarmament conference in Geneva; Edward M. Kennedy’s 1962 campaign for U.S. Senate; the Kennedy family national and political reputation; the Justice Department under RFK and civil rights; and the 1962 steel crisis, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TKF-01
In this interview Finletter discusses his appointment as the NATO Representative; John F. Kennedy’s character and his skills as a politician; and the proposal of and subsequent negotiations over the Multilateral Force Project.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-322-019
This folder contains memoranda from Richard E. Neustadt, advisor to John F. Kennedy, regarding staffing issues and the transition into the White House, including a memo discussing President Franklin Roosevelt’s staffing of the White House, and approaches for various departments and agencies. Also included in this folder are memoranda from Neustadt to President Kennedy on numerous administrative policies, Great Britain and the European Common Market, and a study of the Skybolt missile program and its subsequent cancellation.
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Chalmers M. Roberts Personal Papers
CMRPP-066-001
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1053-003
This folder contains a photograph, letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings between Senator John F. Kennedy; Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to Senator Kennedy; and various individuals regarding Presidential appointments, the 1960 presidential campaign, disarmament, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-006
This folder contains an American Broadcasting Company (ABC) transcript of the fourth presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including disarmament, foreign policy, nuclear weapons, Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, Cuba, Latin America, and the Soviet Union. The debate was moderated by Quincy Howe of ABC.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-005
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the fourth presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including disarmament, foreign policy, nuclear weapons, Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, Cuba, Latin America, and the Soviet Union. The debate was moderated by Quincy Howe of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-004
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the third presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including the economy, the Federal budget, foreign policy, labor, nuclear disarmament, taxes, Berlin, and the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu. The debate was moderated by Bill Shadel of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-009
This folder contains press releases of speeches made by President Harry S. Truman during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include agriculture, defense, foreign policy, nuclear weapons, minimum wage, the role of religion in the campaign, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and Congressman Wright Patman.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-008
This folder contains excerpts from speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the aged, agriculture, civil rights, the Cold War, defense, disarmament, economic policy, education, foreign policy, labor, natural resources, and urban affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-006
This folder contains two speeches made by Congressman Chester Bowles concerning arms control, the Cold War, and foreign policy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning disarmament, international relations, agricultural issues, the economy, social services legislation, Communism, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress and move the country forward. Also included in this folder are schedules for Senator Kennedy’s campaign stops in La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Madison.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-019
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Maryland discussing the legacy of the Democratic Party, education, the economy, disarmament, international relations, Communism, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
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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.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-008
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, civil rights, labor, the economy, international relations, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-007
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party; civil rights; the aged; education; nuclear disarmament; international relations; urban and economic growth; and United States support of Africa and its countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-032
This folder contains a speech titled, “A Time of Decision,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in the United States Senate. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the relationship between the U.S. and Soviet Union; the U.S. nuclear weapons program; the fight against communism; and international relations, particularly concerning Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-016
This folder contains a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Nuclear Weapons,” given at the Wisconsin Association of Student Councils in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of nuclear weapons control and advocates for an international agreement to end nuclear weapons testing, particularly between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-003
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "The Other Geneva Conference." In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the need to stop nuclear testing; and the "Nth country" problem, referring to the number of countries with resources for the development of nuclear weapons. Of note is draft containing handwritten annotations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-002
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) concerning nuclear weapons testing. In his speech the Senator argues for the suspension of nuclear testing provided the Soviet Union also suspends testing, discusses radioactive fallout, argues for an international agreement on nuclear testing, and suggests that if testing does occur it happen underground or in outer space.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-001
This folder consists of copies of the Congressional Record containing a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning a gap in military, nuclear, and diplomatic policies between the United States and the Soviet Union, and suggestions for reducing the gap.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-030
This folder contains copies and excerpts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning nuclear weapons testing and development, and the Democratic Party in the presidential election of 1960. Of note are handwritten notes by Senator Kennedy containing quips and quotations about the Democratic Party. Also included in this folder are memoranda between Senator Kennedy and unknown individuals regarding the sharing of nuclear weapons information and equipment between the United States other countries.