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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JTC-01
Corcoran discusses advance work on John F. Kennedy's (JFK) November 1963 trip to Texas, conflict within the Texas Democratic Party prior to JFK’s assassination, and JFK’s role as a campaigner for the Democratic Party, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-189-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon arrival at El Paso International Airport in El Paso, Texas. In his speech the President correlates the core values of Texas with those of the Democratic Party.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-074
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Wichita Falls, Texas, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech Senator Kennedy describes why the Democratic Party will best represent the people of Texas.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-073
This file contains copies and a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Amarillo, Texas, during his 1960 presidential campaign. Also included are copies of introductory remarks by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the need for progress in industry and agriculture, and argues that the Democratic Party will best represent the state. In Senator Johnson's remarks, he reflects on the themes of Senator Kennedy's campaign. The press release compares the farm program put forth by each political party.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-106-003
This folder contains a study of Texas citizens' attitudes towards Democratic candidates for the 1962 gubernatorial primary election completed by Louis Harris and Associates, Inc.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0990-006
This folder contains correspondence regarding President John F. Kennedy’s trip to Texas. Topics including numerous requests from individuals and organizations to meet the President, the Democratic Party in the state, and the exclusion of Texas Senator Ralph Yarborough from various events.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0690-017
This folder contains correspondence regarding political affairs in Texas including the political climate, the Democratic Party, local elections, and President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 trip to the state.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Arkansas-Texas fairgrounds in Texarkana, Texas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses differences between the political parties and a need for Democratic leadership to address concerns over the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-026
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change and discusses differences between the political parties.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-024
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at an airport in Lubbock, Texas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for change, and discusses Democratic leadership in the state and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Cortez Hotel plaza in El Paso, Texas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses political divisions between the parties, and relations between the United States and Latin America.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-037
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon arrival at El Paso International Airport in El Paso, Texas. In his speech the President correlates the core values of Texas and the Democratic Party. The press copy also includes remarks from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-023
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning undelivered remarks intended for the Texas Democratic State Committee. The major points of the speech cover the long-standing relationship between Texas and the Democratic Party and the administration's comprehensive foreign and domestic accomplishments. Materials in this folder include a memorandum and note cards of the speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-011
This folder contains a press release and a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma discussing a need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress, and comments on Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s experience in foreign affairs. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary for campaign stops in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.