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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHH-01
In this interview Hodges discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; the 1960 National Governors’ Conference; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the Department of Commerce, including reorganization, agencies within the Department, and relations with other groups; establishing the U.S. Travel Service; the Business Advisory Council; businessmen and government; the economic recession in 1960–1961; the Area Redevelopment Act; the 1962 rise in steel prices; balance of payments; and trips abroad, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-002
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an Associated Business Publications conference held at the Biltmore Hotel in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to resolve economic issues, and proposes a policy to stabilize and strengthen the economy. Also included are press releases from the Democratic National Committee containing the Senator's speech.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-023
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon concerning small business and the economy in the United States.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-027
This folder contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, Oregon, and Wisconsin concerning the detrimental effect of high interest rates on the economy, particularly affecting small business, private and public construction, and delayed economic growth.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-026
This folder contains a statement made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin discussing the importance of the forest products industry for economic development in rural areas, and outlines a program to regulate and strengthen the industry.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-023
This folder contains an address by Senator John F. Kennedy to the Associated Business Publications Conference at the Biltmore Hotel in New York City. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the relationship between the business community and the Democratic Party, examines five areas of Republican economic policy in need of improvement, and proposes a plan to strengthen the economy.