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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0721-004
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honorary degrees offered to or conferred upon President John F. Kennedy. The correspondence includes inquiries about honorary degrees President Kennedy had previously received, as well as invitations to speak at commencements.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0721-003
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honorary degrees offered to or conferred upon President John F. Kennedy by various universities, including American University, the University of North Dakota, the National University of Ireland, and George Washington University.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-010
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy by various organizations, businesses, and media outlets, including the Free Sons of Israel, American Institute of Architects, National Association for the Prevention of Addiction to Narcotics, Chinese Refugee Relief, and others.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-009
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy by various organizations, businesses, and media outlets, including the Synagogue Council of America, local groups, and others.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-008
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy by various organizations, businesses, and media outlets, including the Association of State Planning and Development Agencies, local chapters of the Boy Scouts of America, and others. Contains 1 photographic print.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-007
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy by various organizations, businesses, and media outlets, including the Civil War Centennial Commission, National Aviation Club, American Institute of Mens and Boys Wear, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, National Conference of Christians and Jews, and others.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-006
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy by various organizations, businesses, and media outlets, including the National Recreation Association, American Machine and Foundry Company, Sports Illustrated, and others.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-005
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy, including requests to present various awards to the President at the White House or external events.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-004
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy, including the “Service to Youth” plaque from the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) and the National Father’s Day Committee’s “Father of the Year” Award.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-003
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy, including the National Father’s Day Committee’s “Father of the Year” Award. Contains 4 photographic prints.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-002
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to or by President John F. Kennedy. Some material documents former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's awarding of the Legion of Merit to Foreign Nationals. The folder also concludes material related to the constitutionality of the President accepting or awarding decorations from foreign governments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0720-001
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy, including the Radio Television News Directors Association’s Paul White Award.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0719-022
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and individual citizens regarding honors awarded to President John F. Kennedy, including the University of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal, and includes correspondence from the President of the University of Notre Dame, Theodore Hesburgh. The folder also contains materials related to honors President Kennedy awarded to others, including the award for Outstanding Reporting in the Field of Physical Recreation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0517-011
This folder contains correspondence and messages from President John F. Kennedy to various individuals upon their retirement, and recipients of honors and awards. Of note is correspondence between President Kennedy and Biuku Gasa of the Solomon Islands, one of the men who assisted in the rescue of the President and his PT-109 crew during World War II.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0514-012
This folder contains correspondence between White House personnel and various individuals concerning invitations for President John F. Kennedy to attend ceremonies for recipients of the Purple Heart award.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0514-011
This folder contains correspondence between White House staff and military personnel concerning requirements of the Purple Heart award. Also included in this folder is a draft and a copy of Executive Order 11016 authorizing the Purple Heart.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0509-026
This file contains correspondence between White House staff and various individuals and United States government departments and agencies regarding medals, awards, and other honors. Topics include requests to meet with President John F. Kennedy; awards given to individuals and to U.S. government agencies; a proposal to name former Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill, an honorary U.S. citizen; and a list compiled by the 1961 Inaugural Committee of eminent persons in the arts, sciences, and humanities invited to the President's inauguration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0509-025
This file contains contains correspondence between White House staff and various individuals concerning a proposed portrait medal of President John F. Kennedy. Also included is correspondence regarding award recipients, including a letter from the President recognizing the 1962 Peabody Award winners.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0655-005
This folder contains correspondence between members of President John F. Kennedy's staff and the public concerning Project Mercury astronauts and flights, including Commander Alan Shepard's suborbital flight aboard the Freedom 7 capsule and Colonel John Glenn's orbital flight aboard the Friendship 7 capsule. The folder also contains suggestions to award various honors, including the Congressional Medal of Honor, to Project Mercury astronauts, as well as invitations for astronauts to attend events across the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0655-004
This folder contains correspondence between members of President John F. Kennedy's staff and the public concerning Project Mercury astronauts and flights, including Commander Alan Shepard's suborbital flight aboard the Freedom 7 capsule. The folder also contains suggestions to award various honors, including the Congressional Medal of Honor, to Commander Shepard and other astronauts.