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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAPH-01
In this interview Hirsh discusses working at the White House as the French instructor for the Kennedy children; taking Caroline Kennedy on outings; interactions with President JFK; JFK’s secret French studies; the Kennedys’ pride in their children; difficulties for Caroline after JFK’s death; JFK’s effect on Hirsh; and JFK as a French student and his Boston accent, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EWH-01
In this interview Henry discusses working on John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign as part of the Nationalities Division of the Democratic National Committee; getting the vote of different ethnic groups in the 1960 presidential election; impressions of JFK; joining the Kennedy Administration and the Federal Communications Commission [FCC]; Newton Minow as Chairman of the FCC and his successes; the relationship between the FCC and Congress and between the FCC and the broadcasting industry; keeping the broadcasting industry fair; White House involvement in FCC conflicts with the broadcasting industry; and meeting with JFK on November 20, 1963, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PTH-03
In this interview Hart discusses Ellsworth Bunker’s mission in Saudi Arabia; meetings between Bunker and Prime Minister Faisal; Faisal’s distrust of Gamal Abdel Nasser and Egyptian inaction in regards to the agreement reached with Bunker; difficulties with the U.S. Department of Defense over the agreement to train Saudi pilots and use American military equipment; major problems in the Middle East, 1957–1967; communications between John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Faisal; and Saudi reactions to JFK’s death and to Lyndon B. Johnson becoming President, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-013-017
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate how a proposed expansion of the use of bilingual voting ballots will affect the integration of Hispanics into American society. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 2, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-013-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate federal aid for bilingual education and discuss Secretary of Education William "Bill" Bennett's opposition to it. The episode aired on Tuesday, November 3, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-016-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate illiteracy in the United States and the idea of enlisting college students to volunteer as literacy tutors in local schools and adult education centers in return for credit in their college courses. Senator Kennedy calls the idea the Literacy Corps and compares its potential to the Peace Corps. The episode aired on Monday, January 4, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-031-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the importance of funding English language training programs. The episode aired on Thursday, July 22, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-009-017
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 costs of adult illiteracy in the United States and the need for new literacy programs. The episode aired on Tuesday, February 25, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-017-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a provision of the Voting Rights Act that requires bilingual ballots for voters who do not speak English and cannot understand their ballots. The episode aired on Thursday, September 3, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Collection
JFKMPFWHPRI
Papers, 1961-1963. Microfilmed card index to White House press releases and statements issued during the administration of President John F. Kennedy.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-023-006
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 requirements for illegal immigrants who have applied for amnesty under the 1986 immigration bill, including knowing or learning minimal English and having a basic idea of American government. The episode aired on Thursday, June 2, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-031-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether English should be the sole official language of the United States, and comment on critics of the idea who see undertones of discrimination. The episode aired on Friday, November 25, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-031-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate illiteracy in the United States and a new program in which college students can volunteer to tutor in local schools and adult education centers in exchange for course credit. Senator Kennedy states that this program, called the Literacy Corps, was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Ronald Reagan as part of an omnibus trade bill. The episode aired on Wednesday, November 16, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-027-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate illiteracy in the United States and the idea of enlisting college students to volunteer as literacy tutors in local schools and adult education centers in return for credit in their college courses. Senator Kennedy calls the idea the Literacy Corps. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 31, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0005-004
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and the public regarding languages, language translations, language education, and communications.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0005-003
This folder contains correspondence between President John F. Kennedy, members of the White House staff, and the public regarding languages, language translations, and terminology used by federal officials. The folder includes a memorandum from National Security Advisor McGeorge Bundy regarding outdated and offensive language as related to developing nations, as well as thank-you letters regarding translation services for the President's trip to France.