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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SSB-01
Booker discusses African Americans’ disappointment with and distrust of John F. Kennedy (JFK) due to his lack of action on civil rights in Congress; his experience with the 1960 Kennedy-for-President campaign, JFK and Robert F. Kennedy's awareness of civil rights during the Presidency.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF17-023
This folder contains correspondence between Walter W. Heller and Frank Porter, a reporter for the Washington Post. Items are mainly memoranda by Council of Economic Advisers staff in response to one of Porter's articles on growth.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-001
This folder contains a copy and drafts of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Washington Post book and author luncheon. In his speech the Senator discusses his book, “Profiles in Courage,” and the need for courage among citizens and elected officials who are often required to make difficult and unpopular decisions. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF02-011
This folder contains material pertaining to a luncheon hosted by the Washington Post to celebrate the publication of the first four volumes of The Adams Papers. Types of items include news clippings, press releases, speeches, letters, and guest lists. Correspondents include L. H. Butterfield, Julian P. Boyd, J. R. Wiggins, and Philip M. Hamer. The file also contains a copy of a speech given by President Kennedy at the luncheon.