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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KGH-02
In this interview Heath discusses how she came to join the Office of Education; the leadership within the Office of Education and different ideas on how it should be run; other agencies within the Department of Health, Education and Welfare [HEW]; changes in the status and administration of HEW; various pieces of education legislation; the 1954 Supreme Court decision on separate but equal and segregation in schools; international education affairs; the reasons for pushing for general school aid over categorical aid; the 1955 White House conference on education; coalescing all the organizations within HEW into one voice for the Department; working with other Departments; the International Labor Organization and the United Nations; getting political support from the different presidential Administrations; the nationalization of the Suez Canal; the shift to considering social matters in a much broader context; the impact of the Sputnik launch on the Office of Education; and the National Defense Education Act, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JDJ-01
In this interview Jernegan discusses John F. Kennedy’s 1957 speech on Algeria; working as the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq; the transition between Administrations in the State Department, 1960; Abd al-Karim Qasim and Iraqi politics; Soviet involvement and influence in Iraq; the Kuwait problem; the Iraqi government and Israel; U.S. policy in regard to oil-bearing countries; oil company negotiations with foreign countries; U.S. foreign aid programs in Iraq; Yemen affairs in the State Department, 1963; Middle East affairs in the Kennedy Administration; changes in Jernegan’s long-range views for Near East problems, 1941–1969; and the influence of pro-Israel and pro-Arab groups on U.S. policy, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-010-006
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-001-001
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-057
This file contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a city fund raising dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the correlation between progress at home and abroad, and asks for the voters' help in achieving the type of country he desires for his children, "a strong America in a world of peace."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-044
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the connection between domestic and international policy in such areas as the economy and education.
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John F. Kraft Personal Papers
JFKRPP-153-003
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-001
This folder contains a transcript of the first presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Topics included agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith with a four person panel including Robert Fleming, Stuart Novins, Charles Warren, and Sander Vanocur. Also included in this folder are newspaper clippings of editorial cartoons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-024
This folder contains a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) News transcript of the first presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of CBS.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-023
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the first presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-008
This folder contains excerpts from speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the aged, agriculture, civil rights, the Cold War, defense, disarmament, economic policy, education, foreign policy, labor, natural resources, and urban affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-022
This folder contains a biographical sketch of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and fact sheets complied by the Democratic National Committee Research Division concerning Senator Johnson’s record on various topics including agriculture, civil rights, the Cold War, defense, education, foreign policy, economy, natural resources, and social welfare.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-017
This folder contains unofficial transcripts of the first and second presidential debates between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, medical care for the aged, civil rights, the Cold War, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The first debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and the second debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-014
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pennsylvania concerning social service legislation, the economy, international relations, Communism, education, and a need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule for campaign stops around the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-012
This folder contains a press release and a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Oregon concerning education, organized labor, legislation, the economy, international relations, and Communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in North Carolina discussing the economy, agriculture, international relations, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Also included in this folder is the transcript from a question and answer session where Senator Kennedy answered questions on a variety of topics including nuclear weapons, religion, labor unions, and education.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1058-019
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Maryland discussing the legacy of the Democratic Party, education, the economy, disarmament, international relations, Communism, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-014
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Indiana concerning agriculture, education, the economy, international relations, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is a transcript of Senator Kennedy’s appearance on a WTTV telecast in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-011
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the economy, labor, international relations, education, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and improve domestic policies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-010
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, education, legislation, civil rights, the economy, labor, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City and Pennsylvania discussing labor, industry, the economy, international relations, legislation, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-008
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, civil rights, labor, the economy, international relations, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-002
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy and transcripts of question and answer sessions in California, Oregon, and Washington. Topics include the economy, agricultural issues, international relations, national security and defense, natural resources, energy, education, and labor. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule for September 6-7, 1960.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-036
This folder contains memoranda and data sheets concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s background, military record, and legislative record. Topics include medical research, urban affairs, freedom of information, natural resources, economic growth, unemployment, education, defense and disarmament, social security, senior citizens, space, highways and transportation, and foreign policy.