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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JEH-02
John E. Horne (1908-1985) was the administrative assistant to Senator John Sparkman of Alabama from 1947 to 1951 and from 1953 to 1961, a campaign worker in Citizens for Kennedy-Johnson, and administrator of the Small Business Administration from 1961 to 1963. This interview focuses on Horne’s time working for the Small Business Administration and the financial situation during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHH-03
This interview focuses on discussions with business leaders about civil rights, transportation issues such as the deterioration of railroads the highway program, and the Department of Commerce’s budget, among other topics.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CLB-02
Bartlett discusses the 1962 Steel Crisis, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and John F. Kennedy's personal life during the presidency, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LL-01
This interview focuses on the antitrust cases and legislation during the Kennedy administration and economic issues such as the steel crisis, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PRD-01
Dixon discusses the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) relationship with the White House, the FTC’s reorganization, and the anti-business image of the John F. Kennedy Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LCW-07
White discusses the Area Redevelopment Administration, the Accelerated Public Works Program, and the reorganization of the Business Council. He also discusses differences between the Kennedy Administration and the Johnson Administration, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WR-01
This interview focuses on economic issues that arose during the Kennedy administration and the internal operations of the Department of Commerce, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate antitrust laws and the pressure that some product manufacturers are applying to make discount retail stores sell products at high prices. The episode aired on Friday, May 4, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0005-001-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate strategies to improve the United States' competitive position in the world. The episode aired on Thursday, November 20, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-015-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the role of government regulations on businesses relative to the cost of regulations to the U.S. economy. The episode aired on Tuesday, July 14, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-242
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to the 47th annual meeting of the Florida State Chamber of Commerce held at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida. In his speech President Kennedy explains how his administration’s economic policies have affected American businesses, and proposes strong communication lines between the government and individual businesses. The President also answers questions from the audience regarding inflation, the national debt, foreign policy, civil rights, and the growth of the federal government.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-234-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn to delegates to the National Young Presidents’ Conference. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the relationship between business and government, and explains that the government carries specific responsibilities concerning employment and the national economy.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-184-007
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks to members of the National Advisory Council of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in the White House Rose Garden. In his speech the President discusses the theoretical foundation for his tax reform program and the concrete ways those changes would improve the country's economy.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-112
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of July 5, 1962 (News Conference 38). The President begins the press conference by stating his support for two bills, one concerning foreign aid, and the second concerning medical care for the elderly. Following these statements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Atlantic Alliance, current and future relations with the Soviet Union, the Sugar Act, a meeting between Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, the domestic economy, and the Chamizal Zone in El Paso, Texas.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-101-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden at the Brookings Institute’s Public Policy Conference for Business Executives concerning the need to improve communication between the government and business community.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-089
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the United States Chamber of Commerce at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy congratulates the Chamber on its 50th anniversary, and discusses the ways in which businesses and the government must cooperatively interact in order to address mutual concerns of inflation, modernization, and competitive market forces.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-130
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s News Conference of September 26, 1962 (News Conference 44). The President begins the special press conference by greeting the delegates to the White House Conference of Business Editors and Publishers and summarizing the current state of the economy. He states that the United States is moving forward to meet a number of economic goals and emphasizes the importance of the free market system and maintaining a close relationship with business. Following these statements the President answers questions from the delegates on a variety of topics including the Administration’s relationship with the business world, the economy, union shops in the aerospace industry, the status of the Wilderness bill, and removal of agricultural inequities.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-061
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to the National Association of Manufacturer’s 66th annual Congress of American Industry held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of improving economic policy, balancing trade and deficit payments, and maintaining cooperation between business and government.
Textual folder
United States General Services Administration Records
USGSA-MF02-001
This folder contains memoranda and correspondence outlining General Services Administration (GSA) polices for assisting areas of high unemployment ("labor surplus areas") by prioritizing them for government contracts and procurement. The majority of the file consists of lists of furniture manufacturers in such areas by state.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-010-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate President Bush's call for a 90-day moratorium on new business regulations to help the economy recover from recession. The episode aired on Thursday, March 5, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-023-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how to alleviate the "credit crunch" so banks will increase lending to businesses and the national economy will improve. The episode aired on Monday, January 25, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-18-A
AR21, KN17
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-11-B
KN18
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-06-07-C
AR22, ST11