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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-REH-01
In this interview Hedrick discusses how he first became interested in John F. Kennedy [JFK] as a presidential candidate and initial interactions with him; the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; the economics of Randolph County, WV; the issue of religion during JFK’s 1960 campaign; the Douglas Committee and legislation; forestry and Randolph County’s economy; Hubert H. Humphrey’s campaign in Randolph County during the 1960 primary; mining communities in southern WV; which of JFK’s domestic policies played well in WV; the students and faculty of Randolph County colleges and JFK’s campaign; Republican hostility towards JFK versus religious hostility in the 1960 election; the impact of JFK’s war record on the WV vote; how the JFK campaign helped WV’s national image and reputation; and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-072
This file contains a press release and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses social welfare programs and the international prestige of the United States. The press release details the Republican Party's record of opposing Social Security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-067
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at DeFremery Park in Oakland, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses Vice President Nixon's voting record and the Republican Party's opposition to progress. He also touches on civil rights and equal opportunity.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-060
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a rally of clothing workers in the garment section of Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator asks for voters' help in moving the country forward. The press release details the past opposition of the Republican Party to progressive programs and legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-050
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Levittown Shopping Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in areas such as the economy and employment. The press release lists three themes of Nixon's campaign and recaps Republican opposition to progressive programs in the past.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023a-009
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon regarding agreements and differences among the Republican Party.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-037
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon on bipartisanship and the foreign policy of the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-014
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon regarding economic policy issues, including domestic spending, inflation, unemployment, the economic record of the Democratic Party, and economic accomplishments of the Republican Party.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-011
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon concerning civil rights, including voting, desegregation of schools, the South, employment, and the Republican Party’s record on civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-008
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include primary elections; issues in Eastern Europe, particularly the Soviet Union and Communism; natural resources and conservation projects; housing reform; the Presidency and foreign policy; and policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-013
This folder contains newspaper clippings concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; the Democratic and Republican parties; Cuba; various presidential primaries; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; public opinion and polling; Vice President Richard M. Nixon; James R. “Jimmy” Hoffa, President of the Teamsters Union; Japan; former Illinois Governor Adlai E. Stevenson; the role of religion in the campaign; Senator Hubert H. Humphrey; labor unions; the aged; and the seizure of the Long Beach Federal Savings and Loan Association.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-009
This folder contains press releases of speeches made by President Harry S. Truman during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include agriculture, defense, foreign policy, nuclear weapons, minimum wage, the role of religion in the campaign, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and Congressman Wright Patman.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-007
This folder contains press releases of remarks and addresses made by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and Senator John F. Kennedy concerning the 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the Cold War, and natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-031
This folder contains reprints of pamphlets, newspaper clippings, newsletters, and magazines concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s military service, agriculture, natural resources and conservation, the Democratic and Republican parties, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning disarmament, international relations, agricultural issues, the economy, social services legislation, Communism, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress and move the country forward. Also included in this folder are schedules for Senator Kennedy’s campaign stops in La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Madison.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-016
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in South Dakota discussing agricultural issues, including a decline in agricultural income and food surpluses, and the failure of the Republican Party’s agricultural program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-015
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pennsylvania concerning the balance of payments, the economy, Israel, the Republican Party’s voting record on social services legislation, and themes of Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-011
This folder contains a press release and a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma discussing a need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress, and comments on Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s experience in foreign affairs. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary for campaign stops in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Ohio regarding the economy, Communism, unemployment, international relations, a need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress, policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and the importance of a Democratic victory in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-003
This folder contains a press release concerning remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Albuquerque, New Mexico regarding the Republican Party’s record on Social Security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-022
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kansas and Missouri concerning the legacy of President Harry S. Truman, international relations, Communism, the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and progress, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder are Senator Kennedy’s travel schedules for campaign stops in Missouri and Kansas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-021
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Minnesota concerning agricultural issues, legislation, Communism, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, Cuba, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-020
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan concerning industry, unemployment, organized labor, the economy, education, international relations, Communism, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s itinerary for a campaign trip to Michigan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kentucky concerning agriculture, international relations, the economy, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties.