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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-028
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Navy Summer Festival at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Brunswick, Maine concerning the relationship between the Navy and the local community.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-007
This folder contains a memorandum from Tazewell Shepard, Naval Aide to the President, to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, titled "Military Astronautics Programs," discussing the United States Navy's contributions to the space program in comparison to the United States Air Force, and arguing for the Navy's inclusion in the development of an anti-satellite program. The memorandum contains handwritten notes by McGeorge Bundy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-002
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include a visit to European shipyards by Chief of the Bureau of Ships Ralph K. James, the first sea trials of the USS Bainbridge, naming of ships, Cuban Komar class motor torpedo boats, and a request for research and development of an ASW ship. Of note is a handwritten letter to the President from Under Secretary of the Navy Paul B. Fay. Also included in this folder are numerous condolence letters from the President to families of deceased Navy personnel.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Materials include technical information of United States Coast Guard ships, a statement by the President on the west coast maritime labor dispute, histories for the Mayflower and USS Saratoga, an introduction by the President and the catalog for the exhibit of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s naval art titled, “Old Navy: 1776-1860,” and invitations to numerous members of Congress to join the President at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington, D.C. for the Evening Parade. Also included in this folder is a pamphlet on naval sea power.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084-013
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include suggestions of names for the new aircraft carrier CVA-66, the USS Williamsburg to compete in the International Indian Ocean Expedition, a proposal to Sir Winston Churchill to name a Polaris submarine after him, and the President's visit to observe the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Of note is a memorandum regarding a conversation between Chancellor of Germany Konrad Adenauer, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Paul Nitze, and others. Also included in this folder is the program for the U.S. Atlantic Fleet event.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084-012
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Materials consist of an article titled, "The President's Desk," by Lieutenant Commander Marvin F. Studebaker, USN (Ret.).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084-011
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include a fire on the USS Constitution, the launching of the USS Sam Houston, readiness and deployment of Fleet ballistic missile submarines, and the resignation of Secretary of the Navy John B. Connally. Also included in this folder are materials regarding an article in the Washington Post titled, "Speechmakers and Peacemakers," by Marquis Childs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include the percentage of publicly owned coastline of the western United States, the use of College Entrance Examination Board tests by Service Academies, and the specifications of a diesel launch. Also included in this folder are condolence letters from the President to families of deceased Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Of note is a draft of a resignation letter, presumably by Secretary of the Navy Fred H. Korth, with annotations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Materials consist of condolence letters from the President to families of deceased USS Thresher (SSN-593) personnel.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy. Topics include moving the USS Constitution; the first sea trials of Polaris submarine USS Andrew Jackson; and the appointment of Admiral Harold Page Smith as Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, upon the retirement of Admiral Robert L. Dennison. Also included in this folder are letters from the President to Navy personnel injured on the USS Constellation, numerous condolence letters from the President to families of deceased Navy and Marine Corps personnel, and a transcript of a press conference held by Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell L. Gilpatric concerning the Defense Industry Advisory Council. Of note is a newspaper clipping from The Chicago Sun dated September 13, 1942 with a picture of Navy personnel, including the President, recently chosen for torpedo boat service.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-084a-003
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the United States Navy, and consists of a booklet about the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute at the National Naval Medical Center.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-024-025
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and consists of messages of condolence on the loss of the submarine USS Thresher, sent through the Department of State, to President Kennedy from foreign dignitaries and Heads of State. Copies of official Department of State translations and replies on behalf of the President are also included. Of note are messages to and from Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India, President Francisco Franco of Spain, and President Ngo Dinh Diem of the Republic of Vietnam. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-024-024
This folder contains correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and consists of messages of condolence on the loss of the submarine USS Thresher, sent through the Department of State, to President Kennedy from foreign dignitaries and Heads of State. Copies of official Department of State translations and replies on behalf of the President are also included. Of note are messages to and from President Chiang Kai-shek of the Peoples Republic of China, Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain, President Charles de Gaulle of France, and President Heinrich Lubke of West Germany (Federal Republic). This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-031
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning an exchange of remarks between President Kennedy, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, and Admiral James R. Reedy, former commanding officer of the VPB-110 Patrol Bomber Squadron. In his remarks the President discusses the history of the VPB-110 (the squadron of which Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. was a member during World War II), commends the veterans who served in the unit, and explains the need to honor the achievements of the past while looking to the future. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the remarks and a memorandum containing a schedule for the event and background information on the VPB-110.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-011
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr. of the United States Navy in the new flower garden of the White House. The press copy also includes remarks by Admiral Anderson and Fred Korth, Secretary of the Navy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-108-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's visit aboard the USS Kitty Hawk off the coast of California to witness a carrier task force weapons demonstration. Materials in this folder include a copy of the Kitty Hawk News and letters from President Kennedy to various military officials thanking them for courtesies extended during his visit.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0359-001
Materials in this folder include memoranda concerning the lack of minorities in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard Academy, the institution of a monthly meeting of Subcabinet representatives to discuss civil rights work within government agencies, and letters from various persons detailing personal civil rights violations. Also included in this folder are letters from the Rhode Island AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization) and the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America informing the President of civil rights resolutions adopted by the organizations.
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Joseph P. Kennedy Personal Papers
JPKPP-017-010
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0007-016
This folder contains between members of the White House staff and the public regarding the United States Navy bands and ensembles.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-023
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the United States Navy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-022
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the United States Navy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-021
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the United States Navy. Most inquiries are from current members of the Navy or individuals seeking to join.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-020
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the United States Navy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-019
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the United States Navy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-018
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the United States Navy.