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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NH-01
In this interview Hobbs discusses setting up and staffing the Peace Corps; issues with the Peace Corps; Peace Corps relations and association with the CIA; the President’s Panel on Mental Retardation; biological versus behavioral research; Panel organization and criticisms; Russian research and the possibilities for the United States; Panel recommendations; and the effect of the Panel on the field of study, among other issues.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C62-1-61
Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. Wide shot of room as President John F. Kennedy (at right) addresses the audience from lectern; the President proposed the Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso), designed to promote economic cooperation between Latin American countries and the United States. Front row section of audience facing camera, L-R: Congressman Armistead I. Selden, Jr. (Alabama); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Senator Dennis Chávez (New Mexico); unidentified woman; Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); unidentified woman; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); several unidentified persons; Congressman Charles Halleck (Indiana), seated at far right; others unidentified. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-45-2-61
Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. Wide shot of room as President John F. Kennedy (at right) addresses the audience from lectern; the President proposed the Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso), designed to promote economic cooperation between Latin American countries and the United States. Front row of section of audience facing camera, L-R: Congressman Armistead I. Selden, Jr. (Alabama); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Senator Dennis Chávez (New Mexico); unidentified woman; Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); unidentified woman; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); several unidentified persons; Congressman Charles Halleck (Indiana), seated at far right; others unidentified. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6424-D
Reception for Latin American Diplomats, Officials, and Members of Congress. L-R, front row: Congressman Armistead I. Selden, Jr. (Alabama); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Senator Dennis Chávez (New Mexico); unidentified woman; Senator Mike Mansfield (Montana); unidentified woman; Senator Leverett Saltonstall (Massachusetts); several unidentified persons; Congressman Charles Halleck (Indiana), seated at far right; others unidentified. East Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-003
This folder contains statements and speeches given in Indiana, Michigan, and New York City, by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign asking for support and discussing general issues. Topics include foreign policy, the economy, education, and differences between the Republican and Democratic parties and policies.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-020
This folder contains copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “The President’s South American Tour,” given at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire and St. Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana. In the speech Senator Kennedy remarks on President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s tour of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay and discusses challenges to development and growth, and economic struggles of the countries.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-012
This folder contains copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "Mr. Khrushchev and the Captive Nations," regarding the Soviet Union and satellite states in Eastern Europe. Also included in this folder is a speech given by Senator Kennedy at the Nationality Building Fund Committee dinner at the International Institute of Gary in Gary, Indiana, concerning captive nations in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-005
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Arizona, Indiana, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America, the Social Security program, the educational system, the coal industry, population growth and its effect on resources, and the issue of religion in American politics. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-004
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Indiana and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the Democratic Party’s agricultural program; organized crime; medical care for the aged; United States policy towards Berlin, Germany; and disarmament.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-009
This folder contains press releases of remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign concerning Nevada; the presidential primary elections in Indiana, Maryland, and Oregon; the Labor Law Advisory Panel; Senator Kennedy’s proposed Eastern European policy; agriculture; the protection of voting rights; the Senate Rackets Committee; water pollution; and the selection of Connecticut Congressman Chester Bowles as foreign policy adviser to Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Also included in this folder are Senator Kennedy’s tour schedules for Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin during the presidential campaign.