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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-REH-01
In this interview Hedrick discusses how he first became interested in John F. Kennedy [JFK] as a presidential candidate and initial interactions with him; the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; the economics of Randolph County, WV; the issue of religion during JFK’s 1960 campaign; the Douglas Committee and legislation; forestry and Randolph County’s economy; Hubert H. Humphrey’s campaign in Randolph County during the 1960 primary; mining communities in southern WV; which of JFK’s domestic policies played well in WV; the students and faculty of Randolph County colleges and JFK’s campaign; Republican hostility towards JFK versus religious hostility in the 1960 election; the impact of JFK’s war record on the WV vote; how the JFK campaign helped WV’s national image and reputation; and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAMB-01
Burns discusses the assessments of John F. Kennedy that he made in his book, Kennedy and Theodore C. Sorensen’s critiques of the book, the authorship of Profiles in Courage, and whether or not Kennedy’s decision-making involved emotion, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-007-015
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 views of the Democratic and Republican parties on the role of government in managing the economy and recovering from recession. Senator Kennedy comments on the theory of 30-year cycles of progress. The episode aired on Friday, January 3, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-053
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses economic concerns, including those relating to the agricultural industry; differences between the political parties; and a need for Democratic leadership.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-039
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Southern Illinois University stadium in Carbondale, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership, discusses a need to revitalize the economy, and the importance of developing strong foreign policy to help fight the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-030
This folder contains drafts of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the National Women's Democratic Club. Topics of the speech include foreign policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration including the Soviet Union, military strength and national security, and domestic economic issues and policies. Of note are drafts with notations by the Senator.
Textual folder
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-015
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pennsylvania concerning the balance of payments, the economy, Israel, the Republican Party’s voting record on social services legislation, and themes of Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Ohio regarding the economy, Communism, unemployment, international relations, a need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress, policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and the importance of a Democratic victory in the state.
Textual folder
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kentucky concerning agriculture, international relations, the economy, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties.
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.