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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-029a-003
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Materials include memorandums on meetings and briefings with former President Eisenhower, as well as official and personal correspondence. Topics include Kennedy's trade expansion program, Laos, actions by Chinese communists, civil rights, and tax cuts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-029a-002
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Materials mainly concern briefings and meetings between President Kennedy and President Eisenhower. Topics include Laos, Cuba, the United States limited war capability, and the flow of gold. Correspondence concerning the restoration of Eisenhower's former military rank is also included. Personal correspondence is found throughout.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-029a-001
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, with and concerning former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Materials mainly concern briefings and meetings between then Senator and President-elect Kennedy and President Eisenhower. Topics include North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) nuclear sharing, Laos, the Congo, Algeria, disarmament, nuclear test suspension negotiations, Cuba and Latin America, United States balance of payments and the gold outflow, and the need for a balanced budget. Personal messages and congratulations are found throughout.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-309-004
This folder contains memoranda from George W. Ball, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, regarding the United States and trade including tariff negotiations, expansion of agricultural trade, suggested legislation for 1962, the U.S. relationship with the EEC (European Economic Community), and the common external tariff. Also included in this folder is a report on the conclusion of the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. Of note is a telegram from President John F. Kennedy to former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-327-002
This folder contains memoranda to and from Arthur Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President, on various foreign affairs issues. Also included in this folder are articles regarding former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Morgenthau Plan to control Germany after World War II; and a letter to Schlesinger from journalist and author Theodore H. White discussing White’s trip to Asia with comments on Communist China, Vietnam, and the U.S. Department of State.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-030
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 10th Biennial Convention of the Young Democrats Club of America held in Reno, Nevada. In his speech the Senator discusses tax policies under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and their effects on domestic and foreign issues. Senator Kennedy also addresses President Eisenhower’s speech on science and national security, and discusses a need for increased investment in scientific research and technological advancement to protect the United States from the growing threat from the Soviet Union .
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-027
This folder contains a draft and partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Kansas City Democratic Club banquet in Topeka, Kansas. In his speech the Senator remarks upon agricultural policy and issues under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson. Also included is a draft of Senator Kennedy’s speech titled, “Science and Security,” discussing a need for President Dwight D. Eisenhower to make greater investments in scientific research and technological advancement to enhance the national security of the United States and defend it from the growing threat of the Soviet Union. The drafts contain notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-017
This folder contains a draft of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Young Democrats dinner in Jackson, Mississippi. In his speech the Senator discusses foreign and domestic policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and a need for strong leadership to fight the growing threat of communism. The draft includes notations by the Senator. Also included in this folder are notes by Senator Kennedy and a newspaper article discussing the Senator’s position on the Supreme Court case upholding school desegregation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0810-008
This folder contains a memorandum titled The Catholic Vote in 1952 and 1956, written in Spring 1956, which contains "an analysis of available statistics and polls indicating the strength of the Catholic vote in key states and cities, its division among the Republican and Democratic parties, and the significance to the Democratic party of reversing in 1956 the 1952 Republican trend among Catholic voters." There is also an analysis of Al Smith's performance in the 1928 election, and excerpts from Smith's statements on religion.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-028
This folder contains copies of press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s address at a Democratic rally in Owensboro, Kentucky. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including economic issues, foreign policy, the need for greater Democratic leadership, and the 1956 presidential campaign. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-026
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech in San Francisco, California, at the Fairmont Hotel in support of the Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver 1956 presidential campaign ticket, and a draft of his speech to California Democrats. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration and its handling of economic and labor issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-002
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to or by President John F. Kennedy. Some material documents former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's awarding of the Legion of Merit to Foreign Nationals. The folder also concludes material related to the constitutionality of the President accepting or awarding decorations from foreign governments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning newspaper articles related to national defense policies during the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning newspaper articles related to the activities of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Materials in this folder include newspaper articles on Cold War diplomacy, the economy of Western Europe, and the activities of individual member countries. This folder also contains articles on President Dwight D. Eisenhower's military defense policies and budget allocations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-006
This folder contains an invitation to Senator John F. Kennedy to attend the inauguration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard M. Nixon.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0417-012
This folder contains carbons of outgoing correspondence sent by Senator John F. Kennedy's office in 1953. These letters relate to individuals and organizations with names beginning Eg to El. Included are letters to President Dwight D. Eisenhower regarding the air mail subsidy and other issues.
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Clark Clifford Personal Papers
CCPP-MF03-006
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence related to a meeting between President Eisenhower and President-elect Kennedy, as well as handwritten notes taken by Clifford during the meeting. There are also a memorandum regarding the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), an official briefing memorandum prepared for Kennedy, and copies of press releases from the meeting of President Truman and President-elect Eisenhower in 1952.
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Clark Clifford Personal Papers
CCPP-MF03-005
This folder contains memoranda, correspondence, and handwritten notes related to a meeting between President Eisenhower and President-elect Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Steel Strike and the Taft-Hartley Law." In this speech, the Senator discusses the steel strike and criticizes President Dwight D. Eisenhower's management of the situation. The Senator also condemns the usage of the Taft-Hartley emergency injunction and suggests a re-examination of the law's emergency provisions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Steel Strike." In this short undated statement, likely written in 1959, the Senator criticizes the Eisenhower administration's handling of a labor dispute in the steel industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Heritage of Franklin Roosevelt." In this speech, likely written in 1958, the Senator discusses the legacy of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and challenges ahead for the Democratic Party.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The President’s South American Tour,” given at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire concerning President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America. In the speech he discusses relations between the United States and South America, including foreign aid and economic and political challenges in the region.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The President’s South American Tour,” given at Oshkosh State College in Oshkosh, Wisconsin concerning President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America. In the speech he discusses relations between the United States and South America, including foreign aid and economic and political challenges in the region.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0994-001
This folder includes memoranda containing records of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s campaign speeches, statements, and public appearances in 1952 and 1956 collected by Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.
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Anthony Thomas Comella Personal Papers
ATCPP-001-012