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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-HSR-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 presidential election in Wisconsin, the economic and trade issues that arose during the Kennedy administration, and John F. Kennedy’s approach to international relations, particularly the Peace Corps, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-018-005
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 decision to permit imports of iron and steel from South Africa while economic sanctions are in effect against the country due to apartheid. The episode aired on Thursday, May 10, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-009
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 election of Violeta Barrios de Chamorro to succeed President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua. They also discuss President Bush's offer of U.S. economic and trade assistance to Nicaragua and the establishment of full U.S. diplomatic relations with Nicaragua. The episode aired on Thursday, March 8, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-015-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate new U.S. trade policies to support Eastern European countries that are moving toward democracy and reforming their economies. The episode aired on Friday, March 2, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-013-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the need for an international economic summit and President Ronald Reagan's scheduling of a domestic economic summit as a response to the stock market crash and to address the federal budget deficit and foreign trade deficit. The episode aired on Friday, November 6, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-17A
Dictation Belt 17A contains four sound recordings from April 2, 1963. Item 17A.1 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Under Secretary of Treasury for Monetary Affairs Robert V. Roosa. They discuss a strategy for the United States and other countries to increase international monetary liquidity. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 17A.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and (William) David Ormsby-Gore, the British ambassador to the United States. In preparation for President Kennedy’s prospective meeting with Harold Wilson, they discuss international military arrangements, a nuclear test ban, and trade. Before the conversation, there is a delay, and Ambassador Ormsby-Gore briefly speaks to an unidentified woman. Item 17A.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Eugene R. Black. They discuss Lucius Clay’s prospective testimony on funding levels for the foreign aid program and the Alliance for Progress program for Latin America. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 17A.4 is part of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Sargent Shriver, Director of the Peace Corps. They discuss the suspicion that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is trying to place people in the Peace Corps. The recording of the conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 17B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-231-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Flower Garden to the Illinois Trade Mission to Europe. In his speech President Kennedy discusses Illinois’ contributions to American exports, and explains the necessity to improve the country’s balance of payments status.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-227-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address to a meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Sheraton-Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy explains how the IMF helps to ensure international economic stability, and discusses how his administration plan to limit straining the country’s balance of payments by increasing exports, maintaining stable prices, limiting foreign expenditures, decelerating foreign demand on the country’s capital markets, and increasing the attractiveness of foreign investment in the United States.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-216-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address before the White House Conference on Exports held in the Grand Ballroom of the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President identifies four ways that the nation can benefit from expanded exports: increased number of jobs, increase in nation's overall profits, an increase in international income, and a reduction or elimination of the nation's deficit in balance of payments program. He also explains that although export expansion primarily concerns individual firms, the Federal government retains certain responsibilities, such as: ensuring tax policies which promote increased efficiency, negotiating for the reduction of tariff and non-tariff barriers against American products, refraining from placing unnecessary barriers on exports, and furnishing positive assistance in the form of credits and guarantees. The President additionally urges his audience to consider foreign aid assistance programs as a different type of export.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-098-003
Sound recording of an interview of President John F. Kennedy by television journalist David Schoenbrun of CBS concerning the economic, political, and social aspects of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-097-001
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s address at the National Trade Policy, Inc. Conference held at the Sheraton-Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the necessity for a greater Atlantic partnership between the United States and European nations, and identifies five major benefits of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962: increasing economic growth, avoiding inflation, improving balance of payments, increasing investments at home, and increasing the American standard of living.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-090
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy's address at the new dockside terminal on Nashville Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the importance of trade to the nation’s future growth, the implications of the European Common Market for the country’s economy, and the positive aspects of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-084
Sound recording of the President’s News Conference of March 29, 1962 (News Conference 29). The President begins the press conference by announcing the retirement of Associate Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Whittaker for health reasons. He then briefly discusses the importance of the tax revision bill before the House of Representatives and the obstacle of nuclear test inspections to the test ban treaty. Following the announcements the President answers questions from the press on a variety of topics including steel industry negotiations, the Supreme Court reapportionment decision in Baker v. Carr [369 U.S. 186 (1962)], the prospect of a balanced budget, and trade legislation increasing carpet and glass tariffs.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-082-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Fish Room upon presenting the “E” Awards for significant contributions to the Export Expansion Program. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the award recipients for their efforts to stimulate trade, and discusses the ways export trade impacts national security.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-077-004
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the 18th Annual Washington Conference of the Advertising Council held in the District Red Cross Building. In his speech President Kennedy congratulates the Council on their public services, and discusses the comprehensive national and international benefits of a proposed expanded trade program. The recording does not contain an introduction.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-136-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon signing H.R. 11970, the Trade Expansion Act, in the White House Fish Room. In his speech President Kennedy explains how the new legislation will improve America’s economy and international relations.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-030-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate U.S. aid in trade and commerce for Eastern Europe in support of the region's transition to a free market economy after the end of Cold War. The episode aired on Thursday, February 14, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-033-015
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 state of U.S. manufacturing, the industry's efforts to increase exports, and implications for a recovery from the U.S. economic recession. The episode aired on Friday, May 3, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Collection
WGKPP
Papers 1964-1978. Consumer affairs consultant. President, William G. Kaye and Associates. Research materials, news clippings, speeches, articles, reports, congressional testimony, corporate and trade association publications, consumer organization materials.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-30-A
AR40
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-09-17-D
AR40
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-028-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Senate-passed legislation involving quota and tariff protections for the U.S. textile industry and the potential impact on jobs and foreign trade. The episode aired on Thursday, September 15, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-17-A
AR21