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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
JFKCAMP1960-1061-017
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
JFKCAMP1960-1060-014
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy at his home in Palm Beach, Florida. Also attending the press conference are Vice President-elect Lyndon B. Johnson, Senator Mike Mansfield, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Rayburn. President-elect Kennedy begins by announcing Vice President-elect Johnson as Chairman of the President’s Advisory Council on Space. The President-elect, Vice President-elect, Speaker Rayburn, and Senator Mansfield go on to answer questions from the press regarding the economy, the Federal budget, legislation, and potential changes to Congressional regulations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-008
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy and Congressman Stewart L. Udall at the Hotel Carlyle in New York City. President-elect Kennedy begins the press conference by announcing the appointment of Congressman Udall as Secretary of the Interior and is followed with a statement by Secretary-designate Udall. The President-elect and Secretary-designate go on to answer questions from the press on a variety of topics including the economy, Native American affairs, recreational resources, and other Cabinet appointments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-002
This folder contains transcripts of a press conference held by Senator John F. Kennedy in the Caucus Room of the Senate Office Building. Senator Kennedy answered questions from the press regarding civil rights legislation, right-to-work laws, the minimum wage bill, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States, and the cost of living.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1027-012
This folder contains the unofficial transcript of the second presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including Cuba, the economy, civil rights, and the Soviet Union. The debate was broadcast by the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) and moderated by Frank McGee of NBC.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy delivers a radio and television address to the nation regarding the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and legislation to reduce federal taxes. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-429-9-63
President John F. Kennedy (left) talks to White House Correspondent for Time Magazine and Deputy Chief of its Washington Bureau, Hugh Sidey, before addressing the nation on television and radio regarding the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and legislation to reduce federal taxes. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-429-7-63
President John F. Kennedy (far right) prepares to deliver a televised message about the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and legislation to reduce federal taxes. White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger (wearing white shirt) and two unidentified men stand by. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-429-5-63
President John F. Kennedy (far right) prepares to deliver a televised message about the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and legislation to reduce federal taxes. Also pictured: White House Press Secretary, Pierre Salinger (behind President Kennedy); White House media network electrician, Cleve Ryan (standing on ladder at left); and unidentified members of the media. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-429-10-63
President John F. Kennedy (left) talks to White House Correspondent for Time Magazine and Deputy Chief of its Washington Bureau, Hugh Sidey (right), before addressing the nation on television and radio regarding the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and legislation to reduce federal taxes. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
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President John F. Kennedy delivers a radio and television address to the nation regarding the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and legislation to reduce federal taxes. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.