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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-NEH-02
In this interview Halaby discusses different civil rights issues throughout John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] Administration, including the process of and problems with desegregating airport terminals in accordance with Boynton v. Virginia (1960); the 1961 hijacking of a plane, referred to as the El Paso incident; constructing and dedicating the new John Foster Dulles Airport; federal transportation policy; different White House staff members and procedures; and running the Federal Aviation Administration, including problems with certain political figures, among other issues.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-12B-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 12A.4. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on March 8, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner. They continue to discuss negotiations for a settlement of the New York newspapers strike.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 12B, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-12B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 12B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-12B
Dictation Belt 12B contains two sound recordings from March 8, 1963. The recording of the conversation in item 12B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 12A.4. Item 12B.1 is part of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner. They continue to discuss negotiations for a settlement of the New York newspapers strike. Item 12B.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and W. Averell Harriman. President Kennedy asks for insight on the proposed merger of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (“B&O”) and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company (“C&O”).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
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-12A-4
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on March 8, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner. They discuss negotiations for a settlement of the New York newspapers strike. [White House Operator?] speaks to Mayor Wagner while he holds for the President. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 12B.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 12A, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-12A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 12A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-12A
Dictation Belt 12A contains four sound recordings from March 8, 1963. Item 12A.1 is a telephone between President John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. The topic of discussion is unclear. It involves the prospective meeting of a group. President Kennedy suggests that Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen should attend the meeting. After speaking to President Kennedy, Roosevelt asks [White House Operator?] to transfer the call. Machine noise follows. Item 12A.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Robert C. Weaver. Weaver advises President Kennedy on a proposal for a separate authority in the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) for multi-family dwellings. Unintelligible chatter and office noises follow the conversation. Item 12A.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. They discuss a proposed merger of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (“B&O”) and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company (“C&O”). Item 12A.4 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and New York City Mayor Robert F. Wagner. They discuss negotiations for a settlement of the New York newspapers strike. [White House Operator?] speaks to Mayor Wagner while he holds for the President. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 12B.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
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-09B-5
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. They discuss the status of negotiations concerning the New York newspapers strike.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 9B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-09B, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 9B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-09B
Dictation Belt 9B contains eight sound recordings. The recording of the conversation in item 9B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 9A.6. Item 9B.1 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 4, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. They continue their discussion about John A. McCone’s testimony and involvement in press stories. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 9B.2 is a telephone conversation held on March 4, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs McGeorge Bundy. They discuss John A. McCone’s testimony and involvement in press stories. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 9B.3 a telephone conversation held on March 4, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester. They review the prelude to the Cuban missile crisis. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 9B.4 is an undated telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and a man identified as “Al.” They discuss a movie version of the PT-109 story. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 9B.5 is a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. They discuss the status of negotiations concerning the New York newspapers strike. Item 9B.6 is a brief undated telephone exchange between Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln and an unidentified woman. The woman informs Lincoln of the imminent delivery of a package from William Haddad. At the beginning of the exchange, President John F. Kennedy says “hello.” Item 9B.7 is an undated telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and United States Navy Admiral George G. Burkley, a physician assigned to the White House Physician’s Office. President Kennedy asks for medication. [White House Operator?] places the call at President Kennedy’s request. Item 9B.8 is part of a telephone conversation held on March 6, 1963, between Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln. Attorney General Kennedy asks to speak to President John F. Kennedy. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 10A.1.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
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-08A-3
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held on March 2, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Theodore W. Kheel. They discuss the status of negotiations concerning the New York newspapers strike and the positions held by Dorothy Schiff and other parties.The recording begins in mid-sentence.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 8A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-08A, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 8A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-08A
Dictation Belt 8A contains four sound recordings. Item 8A.1 is a telephone conversation held on February 28, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and George Meany. They discuss arrangements for a White House reception for labor leaders. Item 8A.2 is a telephone conversation held on February 28, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator James Howard Edmondson of Oklahoma. They discuss a proposed merger of American Airlines and Eastern Air Lines, its potential effects on other airlines and the state of Oklahoma, and Delos W. Rentzel’s thoughts on the matter. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Note: James Howard Edmondson was previously identified as "Ed Edmondson" in some John F. Kennedy Library documents. Item 8A.3 is a telephone conversation held on March 2, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Theodore W. Kheel. They discuss the status of negotiations concerning the New York newspapers strike and the positions held by Dorothy Schiff and other parties. The recording begins in mid-sentence. Item 8A.4 is a telephone conversation held on March 2, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss reconnaissance flights over Cuba and statements attributed to Senator Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona. They also discuss a press item about a proposed nuclear naval force and Soviet surveillance of naval vessels. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. The recording of this conversation continues on Dictation Belt 8B.1.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
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-07A-1
Sound recording of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. They discuss the status of negotiations concerning the New York newspapers strike and a strategy for dealing with Boeing aerospace problems.The dictation belt skips occasionally. The recording begins in mid-conversation, is noisy, and much of the conversation is inaudible or unintelligible. Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-19-A
ST10
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-045
This file contains copies of remarks given by Senator John F. Kennedy at Union Hall in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks the Senator encourages voter turnout and discusses a need for legislation to resolve labor issues, including the minimum wage.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-011
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Niagara Falls, New York, at the Treadway Inn during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on the issues of medical care for the elderly and the national minimum wage.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-028
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given to the Trade Union Council of the Liberal Party of New York State, in New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the international prestige of the United States, employment and industrial capacity, and the need for the country to speak for freedom around the world.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF46-001
This folder contains material pertaining to Walter W. Heller's participation in the White House Regional Conferences on Full Employment and Economic Growth, a series of nationwide events held in November 1961. It includes a general statement and accompanying data for use by the Council of Economic Advisers representative at each conference; two versions of Heller's conference speech, which were given at Madison, Wisconsin, and New York City; and a published copy of the Report to the President on the White House Regional Conferences. Heller's addresses were titled "The American Economy: Progress, Prospects, and Policies" and "Problems and Prospects of the American Economy."
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-010
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a United Hatters, Cap and Millinery convention in New York City. In his speech he discusses labor issues, including unemployment compensation and legislation to end labor racketeering. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the American Women in Radio and Television in New York City, New York discussing expanded roles and opportunities for women in news media and politics. Also included is a copy of Senator Kennedy's speech titled, “The Continuing Issues of Labor Reform,” addressing a need for legislation to end labor racketeering.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-031
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Citizens for Kennedy rally held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses a need for Democratic leadership to address domestic challenges, including labor issues arising from automation and unemployment.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-274-1-61
President John F. Kennedy speaks with Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis (left) at a reception sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers. White House Secret Service Agent Art Godfrey stands in back (left of President Kennedy); President of the National Association of Manufacturers John W. McGovern stands at far right. Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-274-2-61
President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis at a reception sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers. President of the National Association of Manufacturers John W. McGovern stands at far right; Air Force Aide to the President Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh stands in back (partially hidden). Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-8-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks at the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU). Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller, sits at right. New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-6-62
Governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller (at lectern), speaks at the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU); President John F. Kennedy (seated in center) attends. Also pictured: former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt; Mayor of New York City, Robert F. Wagner, Jr.; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; President of United Hatters, Cap, and Millinery Workers International Union, Alex Rose. New York City, New York.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-214-3-62
Former first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt (center, back to camera) attends the dedication of the Penn Station South Cooperative Houses, a cooperative housing project of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU); President John F. Kennedy (not pictured) delivered remarks for the occasion. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn. New York City, New York.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-006
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City concerning international relations, legislation, the economy, labor, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Of note are texts of telegrams from Senator Kennedy to Vice President Richard M. Nixon regarding a fifth debate. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary and schedule for campaign stops around New York City.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City and Pennsylvania discussing labor, industry, the economy, international relations, legislation, and education.