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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHH-01
In this interview Hodges discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; the 1960 National Governors’ Conference; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the Department of Commerce, including reorganization, agencies within the Department, and relations with other groups; establishing the U.S. Travel Service; the Business Advisory Council; businessmen and government; the economic recession in 1960–1961; the Area Redevelopment Act; the 1962 rise in steel prices; balance of payments; and trips abroad, among other issues.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-173-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the swearing-in ceremony of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. as Under Secretary of Commerce held in the White House Cabinet Room.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-043-026
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the swearing-in ceremonies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. as Under Secretary of Commerce and Dr. Richard H. Holton as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs held in the White House Cabinet Room. The press copy also includes remarks from Roosevelt and Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges.