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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EAD-01
Dragon discusses his memories of the 1960 presidential campaign, his work for Agency for International Development, and his work on John F. Kennedy’s stockpile investigation, among other issues.
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Margaret Ronayne Hahn Personal Papers
MRHPP-AU01-AU001-020101
Sound recording of Margaret Ronayne Hahn's recollections of her work on Senator John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign as a campaigner and one of Polly (Pauline) Fitzgerald's "tea ladies." The recording continues from side 2 of tape 1. Hahn describes watching a studio interview of John F. Kennedy and then introducing members of her family to Kennedy afterward. She also talks about campaigning with Rose Kennedy, Patricia "Pat" Kennedy Lawford, and Jean Kennedy Smith, and about travels in Ohio, Iowa, and Illinois. She describes Rose Kennedy's clothes and style, skill as a campaigner, and routines on the campaign trail. She speaks about watching the second presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon on television with Rose Kennedy in a hotel bar, and about Rose Kennedy playing piano and singing "Sweet Adeline" at a reception. Hahn concludes by quoting from The St. Crispin's Day speech from William Shakespeare's play "Henry V." This is tape 2 of 3. Please note that a portion of the recording on this audio cassette (tape 2) is also recorded on another cassette (tape 3); the quality of the recording on tape 3 is superior, but a segment at the beginning lasting approximately seven minutes is not included on tape 3; the recording on tape 3 has not been published online in digital form. For more information, please contact John F. Kennedy Presidential Library reference staff.
Sound recording
Margaret Ronayne Hahn Personal Papers
MRHPP-AU01-AU001-010201
Sound recording of Margaret Ronayne Hahn's recollections of her work on John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign. The recording continues from side 1 of tape 1. Hahn talks about the support that Polly (Pauline) Fitzgerald and campaign manager Robert F. Kennedy provided to her and other campaigners. Hahn speaks about her experiences and challenges serving as a Kennedy-Johnson advance person and a "tea lady" on the campaign trail in Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana. She also talks about attending a party hosted by Jacqueline Kennedy to view on television John F. Kennedy's first presidential debate against Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Hahn speaks about her advance campaign work in Indiana, a reluctance among Democrats there to publicly support a Catholic candidate for president, and the decision by the Kennedy-Johnson campaign not to have the tea ladies hold receptions in Indiana. This is side 2 of 2 on tape 1 of 3. The recording continues on tape 2.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-005-011
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-005-010
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-005-009
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-011-010
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-011-002
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-017-001
Photograph folder
Sven Walnum Photograph Collection
SWPC-001-009
Contains 38 black and white negatives. Nine images are currently digitally available (01 July 2014).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-045
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an armory in Springfield, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses differences between the political parties, the leadership qualities and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, and makes an appeal for Democratic leadership. Also included is a transcript from the question and answer session following the Senator’s speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-044
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Venice, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership and discussing the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic challenges including housing, medical care for the aged, unemployment, and the minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-043
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Harrisburg, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing labor issues and a need to stabilize the agricultural industry through production controls, parity pricing, and development of a food surplus program for foreign aid.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-042
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at an airport in Marion, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-041
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a veteran’s hospital in Marion, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign acknowledging the contributions of veterans to maintaining national security in times of war and peace.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-040
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Marion County Courthouse in Marion, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need to strengthen the United States economy and invest in education, natural resource development, and industry as a means to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-039
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Southern Illinois University stadium in Carbondale, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership, discusses a need to revitalize the economy, and the importance of developing strong foreign policy to help fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-038
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Belleville, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union, and a need to re-establish the U.S. as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-037
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Augustine’s Restaurant in Belleville, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership at the state and Federal level, and discussing differences between the political parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-036
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in East St. Louis, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the importance of the campaign and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to protect against the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the National Stockyards in East St. Louis, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for Democratic leadership, economic concerns in the agricultural industry, and labor issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-034
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at 15th and Broadway in East St. Louis, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the role of the President of the United States as Chief Executive, as well as a legislative, moral, and party leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-033
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Granite City, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the role of the President of the United States as Chief Executive, and a need to re-establish the U.S. as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-032
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given in Alton, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to protect the cause of freedom around the world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given before the Polish American Congress in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he outlines a seven point foreign policy program to strengthen relations between the United States and Poland, including measures to advance and protect the cause of freedom in Poland and other Eastern European countries under control of the Soviet Union.