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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-017
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “West Virginia: The State which the Pentagon Forgot,” given in Wheeling, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the importance of Federal defense contracts to West Virginia’s economy and acknowledges the state’s history of military participation.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-27-G
AR27, ST14
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-5-62
President John F. Kennedy (standing in convertible) greets crowds during a congressional campaign visit to Wheeling, West Virginia.

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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-4-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during a congressional campaign visit to West Virginia. Senators from West Virginia, Robert C. Byrd and Jennings Randolph, sit right of lectern. Wheeling Island Stadium, Wheeling, West Virginia.

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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-3-62
President John F. Kennedy greets crowds at Wheeling-Ohio County Airport in Wheeling, West Virginia, during a congressional campaign visit. White House Secret Service agent, Dick Johnsen, stands left of President Kennedy.

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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-2-62
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks during a congressional campaign visit to West Virginia. Wheeling Island Stadium, Wheeling, West Virginia.

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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-1-62
President John F. Kennedy sits with Governor of West Virginia, William W. Barron (right), in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible with bubble top), upon President Kennedy’s arrival for a congressional campaign visit in West Virginia. Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, Wheeling, West Virginia.
