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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-058-014
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of February 14, 1963 (News Conference 49). The President began the press conference with a statement concerning the Youth Employment Opportunities bill, which provided unemployed youth with jobs and opportunities to acquire skills and experience. Following this statement the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the economy, taxes, U.S. troops in Europe, and the possibility of a multilateral force for nuclear weapons. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.