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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OLF-02
Freeman discusses the USDA’s role in feeding the poor and John F. Kennedy’s stance on agriculture, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-068a-011
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Agriculture. Materials concern the Billie Sol Estes case and consist of transcripts from USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) press conferences and a portion of a transcript from an interview with Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman on the CBS television show "At the Source."
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-012
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy at his home in Washington, D.C. announcing the appointments of Governor Orville Freeman as Secretary of Agriculture and Congressman George McGovern as Director of the Food for Peace Program. Following President-elect Kennedy’s announcements are statements by Secretary-designate Freeman and Congressman McGovern and questions from the press regarding additional Cabinet appointments.