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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0410-012
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the Department of Defense. Topics include inquiries about joining the military, general policies of the Armed Forces, and American prisoners in Korea. It also includes memorandum by Stuart Symington analyzing a letter from Secretary of Defense Robert A. Lovett to President Truman concerning administrative and policy procedures in the Department of Defense.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-007
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference held by Senator Stuart Symington in Palm Beach, Florida regarding a report on the Defense Establishment. Senator Symington answers questions from the press and gives details of the report including streamlining the Defense Department staff, reducing the time between research and development and production for weapons systems, reducing reaction time for defense of the country, and appropriations procedures. Also included in the report are the creations of a Military Advisory Council, and new positions of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Arms Control.