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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-06-C
ST25
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-06-B
ST25, KN36
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-06-06-A
KN36, ST25
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-066
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at Horton Plaza in San Diego, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator points out recent changes in Vice President Nixon's positions, and addresses issues related to the defense industry.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-065
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the airport in San Diego, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his short speech the Senator appeals to California voters for their support.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader, including the improvement of U.S. national security and defense capabilities.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Lindbergh Field in San Diego, California during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for leadership and change and discusses political divisions between the parties.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-49-63
President John F. Kennedy (left, holding a letter) greets eleven-year-old Joey Renzi (center, holding President Kennedy's hand) following his tour of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California. Joey, who had been blind since shortly after birth, had written to the President using his Braille typewriter to ask if he could meet him during his visit to San Diego. Joey's brother, Johnny Renzi (wearing plaid jacket), and father, Alfred Renzi, stand at right; Governor of California, Edmund G. "Pat" Brown stands at center right.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-52-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) stands outside Pendleton Hall during a visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California. Also pictured: Senator Clair Engle (California); Governor of California, Edmund G. "Pat" Brown; Commanding Officer of the MCRD recruit training regiment, Colonel Merrill M. Day; Commanding General of the MCRD, Major General Sidney S. Wade; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. "Jerry" Behn. [Notes: Scratches in top portion of image are original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29025
President John F. Kennedy (center) attends an arrival ceremony in his honor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California; Commanding General of the MCRD, Major General Sidney S. Wade (saluting), stands beside President Kennedy. The general staff of the MCRD salute behind the President and Major General Wade. [Notes: Scratches and blemishes throughout image are original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-55-63
President John F. Kennedy (left) attends commencement exercises at San Diego State College. President of San Diego State College, Dr. Malcolm A. Love, stands right of President Kennedy. Standing at left (L-R): White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn (on far left edge of frame), Charlie Kunkel (in back), and Emory Roberts (behind President Kennedy). Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-53-63
President John F. Kennedy (speaking from lectern) delivers an address during commencement exercises at San Diego State College. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-2-63
President John F. Kennedy (left) receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during commencement exercises at San Diego State College. President of San Diego State College, Dr. Malcolm A. Love (mostly hidden), places the hood on President Kennedy. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of California State Colleges, Louis H. Heilbron, stands at far right; man standing second from right is unidentified. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-1-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during commencement exercises at San Diego State College. President of San Diego State College, Dr. Malcolm A. Love (left), places the hood on President Kennedy; an unidentified man helps at right. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29012
President John F. Kennedy attends commencement exercises at San Diego State College. In center foreground (L-R): President Kennedy; President of San Diego State College, Dr. Malcolm A. Love; Chancellor of California State Colleges, Dr. Glenn S. Dumke. Standing at left (L-R): White House Secret Service agents, Roy Kellerman, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, Charlie Kunkel, and Emory Roberts (over President Kennedy’s shoulder). Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29011
President John F. Kennedy (standing at lectern) receives a round of applause during commencement exercises at San Diego State College. Also pictured: Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth; President of San Diego State College, Dr. Malcolm A. Love; Chancellor of California State Colleges, Dr. Glenn S. Dumke; Chairman of the Board of Trustees of California State Colleges, Louis H. Heilbron; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29010
President John F. Kennedy attends commencement exercises at San Diego State College. Left to right: President Kennedy; President of San Diego State College, Dr. Malcolm A. Love; Chancellor of California State Colleges, Dr. Glenn S. Dumke. White House Secret Service agent, Gerald A. “Jerry” Behn, stands on far left edge of image. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29009
President John F. Kennedy (speaking from lectern) delivers an address during commencement exercises at San Diego State College. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29008
President John F. Kennedy receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during commencement exercises at San Diego State College. Also pictured: President of San Diego State College, Dr. Malcolm A. Love; Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth; Governor of California, Edmund G. “Pat” Brown (back to camera); Mayor of San Diego, Charles C. Dail. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C29007
President John F. Kennedy (speaking from lectern) delivers an address during commencement exercises at San Diego State College. Aztec Bowl Stadium, San Diego State College, San Diego, California.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-51-63
Eleven-year-old Joey Renzi (center, back to camera) and members of his family greet Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Maxwell D. Taylor, at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego California; Joey, who had been blind since shortly after birth, met President John F. Kennedy following his visit to the MCRD. Joey's father, Alfred Renzi, stands at far left; his brothers, Johnny (wearing plaid jacket) and Jimmy (wearing red jacket), stand on either side of him. Also pictured: Governor of California, Edmund G. "Pat" Brown; Senator Clair Engle (California); Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-50-63
President John F. Kennedy (near center, wearing sunglasses) views physical training exercises during a visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California; recruits line up to participate in physical fitness activities at left. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agent, Roy Kellerman. [Notes: Scratches in top portion of image are original to the negative.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-48-63
President John F. Kennedy (center) visits the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California. Standing left of President Kennedy (left to right): Gunnery Sergeant Riley Deshotel; Commanding Officer of the MCRD recruit training regiment, Colonel Merrill M. Day; Commanding General of the MCRD, Major General Sidney S. Wade. Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth, stands right of the President.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-C206-47-63
President John F. Kennedy (left, back to camera) views combat training exercises during a visit to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego, California; two recruits (wearing helmets) spar with pugil sticks at center.