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Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-015-003
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 a new cabinet-level department for veterans should be established (elevating the Veterans Administration to cabinet level status). The episode aired on Thursday, December 3, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091a-007
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Veteran's Administration. Topics include reopening the National Service Life Insurance program, legislation for Cold War veterans, nursing home care for veterans, dividends on life insurance, the Presidential Memorial Certificate Program, and the resignation of Dr. William S. Middleton as Chief Medical Director for Veterans Affairs. Of note is a letter to the President from Dr. Charles W. Mayo declining the position of Chief Medical Director for Veterans Affairs. Also included in this folder is an article from Ebony magazine titled, "Government's Most-Integrated Agency," and a statement by President Dwight D. Eisenhower dated August 17, 1954 regarding life insurance for Federal employees.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Veteran's Administration. Topics include legislation for veterans regarding an increase in rates for disability (H.R. 10743), medical care for Polish ex-patriots who served in World War II, pensions for World War I veterans (H.R. 3745); and the proposed program for the Veterans Day ceremony. Also included in this folder is a paper titled, "The National Service Corps in the Mental Health Field."
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Veteran's Administration, and consists of a report titled, "A Program for Veterans."