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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-05-B
AR07
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-ECB-01
Berube discusses the 1952 campaign, Massachusetts politics, humorous and poignant anecdotes about Berube’s friendship with John F. Kennedy (JFK), and the story behind JFK’s wedding cake, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MJD-01
Dalton discusses John F. Kennedy's (JFK) 1946 congressional campaign, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.’s role in the 1946 campaign, and JFK’s opposition to the Taft-Hartley bill, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAD-01
Dungan discusses Theodore C. Sorensen’s role during the Senate years; Senate Labor Committee, Landrum-Griffin Act, John F. Kennedy's relationship with labor leaders; 1960 presidential campaign, primaries in West Virginia and Oregon and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-028-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate state spending, taxes, unemployment, and job creation in Massachusetts under Governor Michael S. Dukakis. The episode aired on Monday, September 26, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-016
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks to the Annual Convention of the Massachusetts State Federation of Labor in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his speech, the Senator discusses the record of Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell and argues that more action is needed on labor relations, minimum wages, social insurance, and area redevelopment.
Textual folder
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00994-033
Textual folder
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00994-032
Textual folder
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00975-012
Textual folder
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00899-013
Textual folder
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-01044-030
Contains 4 photographic prints (EMKSEN-PH-0013, EMKSEN-PH-0014, EMKSEN-PH-0015, EMKSEN-PH-0016).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0946-012
This folder contains a telegram, a memorandum, a press release of a speech delivered by Missouri Senator (and 1960 presidential candidate) Stuart Symington, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning organized labor leaders and activities in Massachusetts.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-021
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Associated Industries of Massachusetts annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the need to revitalize industry in Massachusetts, the ongoing investigations of the United States Senate Select Committee on Improper Activities in Labor-Management Relations into cases of labor racketeering, and legislation proposed by the Committee to end corruption in labor unions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-022
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a Massachusetts Bar Association luncheon held in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses ongoing investigations of the Legislative Subcommittee of the Senate Labor Committee into labor racketeering cases and a need for legislation to protect against and prevent corruption in labor unions.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-026
This folder contains a draft and press releases for speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various events. Topics of the speeches include European history, labor issues, and legislation. Also included are programs from the Twin-City Testimonial in honor of Senator John F. Kennedy held in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Of note is a draft of a speech with notations by the Senator.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-019
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Alumni Association banquet of Boston College Business Administration in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the economy of New England including the proposal of Federal programs to strengthen the industrial economy, increase employment and trade, and reform taxes. Of note is a copy with a notation by the Senator.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-011
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Massachusetts State Federation of Labor Convention. In his speech the Senator discusses the industrial economy, employment, wages, and tax reform.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-005
This folder contains a copy and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the Massachusetts State Congress of Industrial Organization (C.I.O.) convention. In his speech the Senator discusses the response of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration to economic and labor issues, and addresses the need to reform labor laws and rebuild the New England industrial economy. Of note is a copy with notations by the Senator.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-013
This folder contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a luncheon of the New England Publishers Association held in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues, including legislation to end labor racketeering and to ensure fair labor standards and practices. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-023
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the annual convention of the State Federation of Labor in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his address the Senator discusses labor issues, legislation, and the New England economy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given upon receipt of the Samuel Gompers memorial plaque at the 9th annual Samuel Gompers memorial dinner held at the Hotel Statler in Boston, Massachusetts. Topics of the speech include a need for revised unemployment benefits, Social Security reform, and legislation to end labor racketeering.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a luncheon in Lawrence, Massachusetts discussing a need for legislation to address economic issues, including unemployment benefits.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-003
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech in Fitchburg, Massachusetts discussing a need for effective Democratic leadership to address domestic issues, including unemployment and education.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0411-014
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Topics include federal grants for Massachusetts schools and hospitals, and the fluoridation of the water supply in Springfield, Massachusetts. Publications include a copy of the Report of the Task Force on the Handicapped to the Chairman of the Manpower Policy Committee, Office of Defense Mobilization (January 1952); the 1952 Annual Report of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, a division of the Federal Security Agency; and Doing Something for the Disabled by Mary E. Switzer and Howard A. Rusk (Pamphlet No. 197), published by the Public Affairs Committee.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6562-C
President John F. Kennedy signs HR 3935 Public Law 87-30 Minimum Wage Act. L-R: Senator Winston L. Prouty (Vermont); Congressman John H. Dent (Pennsylvania); Senator Pat McNamara (Michigan); Congressman Adam C. Powell (New York); President Kennedy; Congressman John W. McCormack (Massachusetts); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Congressman James Roosevelt (California); President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma), in front of Goldberg; unidentified man in back; Alex Rose, of the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union; unidentified man in front; President of Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, Cornelius J. Haggerty (behind unidentified man). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.