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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LEM-01
In this interview Martin discusses joining John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign and his role, including working with other campaign staff members; JFK and civil rights; using the issue of civil rights in the campaign; African-American leadership and the Democratic Party in the 1960 campaign; getting civil rights leaders involved in the 1960 campaign; and the National Conference on Constitutional Rights, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-10-F
AR20, ST10, KN16
Textual folder
Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-013-001
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-058
This file contains a copy and a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Howard University in Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the role of the President of the United States as Chief Executive and as a moral leader, and a need for strong Democratic leadership to address civil rights concerns and ensure equal opportunity for all people.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-004-003
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-013
This file contains partial drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 35th annual luncheon banquet for the Association of Former Residents of the Freedmen's Hospital at Howard University in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy encourages political participation and discusses a need for increased medical services. Of note, the drafts contain notations by the Senator.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C173-27-62
President John F. Kennedy (center) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: United Press International (UPI) photographer, James K. W. Atherton; National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe; Presidential Assistant, John J. McNally; Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts, Ron Pontius, and Jack Ready. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C173-16-62
Seven unidentified women pose on the South Lawn driveway during a reception for foreign students at the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. New York Times photographer, George Tames, stands at left in background (wearing bow-tie). [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C173-15-62
Two unidentified attendees of a reception for foreign students (center) stand on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21713
Reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21712
Several unidentified attendees of a reception for foreign students stand on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21711
Three unidentified attendees of a reception for foreign students stand on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21710
Three unidentified attendees of a reception for foreign students (in foreground) stand on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. The Executive Office Building is visible in the background.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21709
A group of unidentified attendees of a reception for foreign students stand on the South Lawn driveway at the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21708
President John F. Kennedy (center, at lectern) delivers remarks during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Members of an unidentified band stand on platform; National Park Service (NPS) photographer, Abbie Rowe, stands in crowd at far right.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21707
Reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured (at lower left): First Lady's Press Secretary, Pamela Turnure; First Lady's Social Secretary, Letitia Baldrige; Presidential Assistant, John J. McNally; Dorothy Stebbins Bowles (wife of Presidential Adviser on African, Asian, and Latin-American Affairs, Chester B. Bowles). The Jefferson Memorial visible in the background at far left.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21706
President John F. Kennedy (center, at lectern) delivers remarks during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Members of an unidentified band stand on platform.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C21705
President John F. Kennedy (center, at lectern) delivers remarks during a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Members of an unidentified band stand on platform.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-173-9-62
President John F. Kennedy (center, head turned) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: United Press International (UPI) photographer, James K. W. Atherton; National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe; Presidential Assistant, John J. McNally; Associate Press Secretary, Andrew T. Hatcher; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner; White House Secret Service agents, Mike Mastrovito, Emory Roberts, Ron Pontius, and Jack Ready. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-173-7-62
President John F. Kennedy (center, head turned) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: National Park Service (NPS) Photographer, Abbie Rowe; Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; First Lady’s Press Secretary, Pamela Turnure; Presidential Assistant, John J. McNally; White House Secret Service agents, Emory Roberts and Ron Pontius. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-173-6-62
Reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C.; President John F. Kennedy (hidden in crowd) greets attendees. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. The Executive Office Building is visible in the background. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-173-5-62
President John F. Kennedy (center) greets attendees of a reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. Also pictured: Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. “Smokey” Stover; Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner; White House Secret Service agent, Emory Roberts. The Executive Office Building is visible in the background. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-173-4-62
Reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-173-3-62
Reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-173-14-62
Reception for foreign students on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Guests include students from the following Washington, D.C.-area institutions: American University, the Catholic University of America, Gallaudet College, the George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, Trinity College (Washington, D.C.), University of Maryland, and Dunbarton College of Holy Cross. White House Stenographer, Jack Romagna, sits in center (next to platform); an unidentified band plays on platform. [Photograph by Harold Sellers]