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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JCPW-01
In this interview they discuss their article in Look magazine; personal recollections of President John F. Kennedy's [JFK] assassination; working on JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK’s campaigning style; JFK’s relationship with the press, White House staff, and his family; and JFK’s trips to Nassau, Europe, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s ranch, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1012-004
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-002
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign. Also included is correspondence with Reverend John W. Turnbull and an article written by Reverend Turnbull titled, "The Clergy Face Mr. Kennedy," regarding Senator Kennedy's address to the Houston Ministers Conference.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-007
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Washington D.C. concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-017
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign. Also included are letters discussing Reverend Norman Vincent Peale's opposition to Senator Kennedy's campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-010
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-004
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Tennessee and Texas concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given before the Greater Houston Ministerial Association at the Rice Hotel in Houston, Texas during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he addresses concerns over his religious beliefs, and voices support for religious tolerance and the separation of church and state. Also included are transcripts of the question and answer period following his remarks.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1002-010
This folder contains letters to Senator John F. Kennedy from various individuals, primarily in Tennessee and Texas, concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1002-009
This folder contains letters to Senator John F. Kennedy from various individuals, primarily in Texas and Virginia, concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II.