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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-014-001
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-013-011
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF35-003
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) of Congress in general. Types of items include letters, memoranda, press releases, and statements. Frequent correspondents include James W. Knowles (executive director), Wright Patman (chairman), Paul H. Douglas (chairman), and William Summers Johnson (executive director). The file also contains a report to the JEC on the "Impact of Military Supply and Service Activities on the Economy"; a report to the JEC on "The Federal Budget as an Economic Document"; and a summary of JEC activities as of early 1963.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-008-008
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is correspondence with Senator Paul H. Douglas, including material relating to the tax cut proposed by the Kennedy Administration; a letter from painter William F. Draper in which he thanks President Kennedy for sitting for a portrait and makes inquiries concerning a portrait of the President’s father, Joseph P. Kennedy; and an original poem dedicated to President Kennedy entitled “America has a Son! (In the White House).”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-002-005
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is a copy of Senator Paul H. Douglas's letter to constituents about his trip to Berlin after the construction of the Berlin Wall entitled "Senator Douglas Reports: Report on Berlin"; correspondence between Mrs. Lincoln and singer Morton Downey; and a letter from actress Irene Dunne congratulating President Kennedy on receiving the Laetare Medal.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF87-001
This folder contains speeches collected by Walter W. Heller concerning President Kennedy's tax program, proposed tax cuts, and related legislation. There are a variety of addresses, statements, and Congressional testimony by individuals such as Richard A. Musgrave, Stanley S. Surrey, John W. Byrnes, Henry H. Fowler, Paul H. Douglas, Douglas Dillon, and John E. Horne. The file also includes a copy of Heller's testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance regarding H.R. 8363.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. In his speech the President discusses how partisan politics have negatively affected the country's agricultural welfare, and encourages his audience to elect Democratic representatives in the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections. Materials in this folder include memoranda, a draft, a press copy, and a reading copy of the speech with handwritten notations by the President, in addition to note cards with talking points and a telegram of suggested remarks from economist and Illinois Senator Paul H. Douglas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-017
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy and Senator Paul Douglas, Chairman of the Task Force on Area Redevelopment, at the President-elect’s home in Palm Beach, Florida. President-elect Kennedy begins the press conference by making a brief statement on the results of the task force followed by a statement from Senator Douglas concerning unemployment. Senator Douglas goes on to answer questions from the press concerning unemployment compensation, the distribution of food to needy families, and area redevelopment legislation. The press also asks President-elect Kennedy questions on various topics including Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s New Years greetings and Laos.