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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW). Topics include health insurance for the elderly, the President’s Award for Scholarship, and radiation protection activities of Federal agencies. Also included in this folder is a report by Secretary of HEW Anthony J. Celebrezze on the cost reduction program and an article in Fortune magazine by Harold B. Meyers titled, “Medicare, the Cure that Could Cause a Setback.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW), and consists of various HEW publications for 1962. Of note is a report by the Federal Radiation Council titled, "Health Implications of Fallout from Nuclear Weapons Testing through 1961."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW). Topics include the resignation of Abraham A. Ribicoff as Secretary of HEW and Anthony J. Celebrezze to replace him, the Kerr-Mills welfare bill, vocational rehabilitation for disabled persons, and Francis Keppel as a candidate for Commissioner of Education. Of note is a summary report titled, "Education for a Changing World of Work," by the Panel of Consultants on Vocational Education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-002
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW). Topics include legislation concerning education, welfare, and healthcare; and a meeting between the President and representatives of the American Medical Association. Of note is a report regarding Presidential actions towards the treatment and care of mental illness compared to previous administrations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-079a-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW). Topics include a ceremony at the White House for the 15 millionth beneficiary of the Social Security Program; a proposal for the Youth Fitness Program; a visit by foreign Fulbright teachers to Washington, D.C.; and reforming the welfare program and legislation. Of note is a letter extending birthday greetings to the President from Secretary of HEW Abraham A. Ribicoff.