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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AFC-01
Chapman discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions, his part in organizing the 1960 Kennedy for President campaign in West Virginia, and anti-Catholicism, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-131-005
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Wheeling Stadium in Wheeling, West Virginia. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections and the importance of a Democratic Congress in order to implement new legislation regarding health, housing, education, employment, natural resources, and social services.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-09-27-G
AR27, ST14
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-024
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at Wheeling Stadium in Wheeling, West Virginia. In his speech the President discusses the upcoming 1962 Congressional elections and the importance of a Democratic Congress in order to implement new legislation regarding health care, housing, education, employment, natural resources, and social services. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, press copy, and reading copy of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-5-62
President John F. Kennedy (standing in convertible) greets crowds during a congressional campaign visit to Wheeling, West Virginia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-4-62
President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during a congressional campaign visit to West Virginia. Senators from West Virginia, Robert C. Byrd and Jennings Randolph, sit right of lectern. Wheeling Island Stadium, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-3-62
President John F. Kennedy greets crowds at Wheeling-Ohio County Airport in Wheeling, West Virginia, during a congressional campaign visit. White House Secret Service agent, Dick Johnsen, stands left of President Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-2-62
President John F. Kennedy (at lectern) delivers remarks during a congressional campaign visit to West Virginia. Wheeling Island Stadium, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-413-1-62
President John F. Kennedy sits with Governor of West Virginia, William W. Barron (right), in the presidential limousine (Lincoln-Mercury Continental convertible with bubble top), upon President Kennedy’s arrival for a congressional campaign visit in West Virginia. Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, Wheeling, West Virginia.