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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JEN-04
In this interview Nolan discusses various visits to different states for Robert F. Kennedy's [RFK] 1968 presidential campaign, including the University of Indiana Medical School; issues with the scheduling for the Michigan trip; planning for delays and limitations in the campaign schedule; scheduling visits to West Virginia and Nebraska; troubles with the Oregon campaign; running into Eugene McCarthy at the Portland zoo; and George S. McGovern and the South Dakota primary, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0373-003
Materials in this folder include telegrams, a newspaper article, and correspondence between President John F. Kennedy, various members of the White House staff, and individual citizens concerning the Housing Authority of Portland, Oregon; racial housing integration in Deerfield, Illinois; and Executive Order 11063, Equal Opportunity in Housing, prohibiting discrimination in federally assisted housing.
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Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF21-013
This folder contains material pertaining to federal public works projects in Oregon. The majority of information concerns potential sites for a federal building in Portland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-033
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The President’s Responsibility in Foreign Affairs,” given at Hillsboro High School in Portland, Oregon. In his speech he discusses the responsibilities of the President of the United States as Chief Executive, including promoting and protecting peaceful international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-032
This file contains partial copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Defense,” given at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. In his speech he discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s summit meeting in Paris with Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev and relations between the two countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-030
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Young People for Kennedy rally in Portland, Oregon. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign and the responsibilities 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-0908-026
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Portland, Oregon discussing proposed legislation to protect the elderly against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-003
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Portland Realty Board luncheon in Portland, Oregon. In his speech he discusses the rising demand for housing as a result of population growth and a need for legislation to encourage housing development, including for the elderly and low-income families. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-002
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at Multnomah Hotel in Portland, Oregon during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include labor, legislation, congressional relations, the 1960 campaign, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-005
This file contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the Dave Epps Memorial dinner in Portland, Oregon discussing the Democratic Party and national security issues, including international nuclear armament. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.