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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AJH-01
Houvouras discusses JFK’s appeal to labor businessmen during the 1960 Democratic Primary in West Virginia, the religious issue in the presidential campaign in West Virginia, President JFK’s economic policies and New Frontier programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-REH-01
In this interview Hedrick discusses how he first became interested in John F. Kennedy [JFK] as a presidential candidate and initial interactions with him; the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; the economics of Randolph County, WV; the issue of religion during JFK’s 1960 campaign; the Douglas Committee and legislation; forestry and Randolph County’s economy; Hubert H. Humphrey’s campaign in Randolph County during the 1960 primary; mining communities in southern WV; which of JFK’s domestic policies played well in WV; the students and faculty of Randolph County colleges and JFK’s campaign; Republican hostility towards JFK versus religious hostility in the 1960 election; the impact of JFK’s war record on the WV vote; how the JFK campaign helped WV’s national image and reputation; and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WWB-01
Barron discusses programs on the state and national level to improve economic and living situations for West Virginia, John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Hubert H. Humphrey’s 1960 primary campaigns in West Virginia, and Barron’s relationship with JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CGP-01
Peters discusses John F. Kennedy’s appeal to West Virginians, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s influence on JFK supporters in Kanawha County, West Virginia, and the New Frontier social and economic programs in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-001-013
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-020
This folder contains speeches by West Virginia Senator Jennings Randolph concerning economic developments and legislative efforts in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-019
This folder contains a letter to William T. Miller from West Virginia Senator Jennings Randolph concerning economic need and development in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-010
This folder contains an article from The Nation magazine titled, “The Lost Appalachians: Poor, Proud and Primitive,” and an article from a West Virginia newspaper concerning economic conditions in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-019
This folder contains an excerpt from the Saturday Evening Post magazine concerning economic conditions in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-005
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a fund raising dinner in Welch, West Virginia discussing legislation to address economic and labor issues, and a need for research and development in the coal industry. 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-0909-013
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Huntington, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Eight Years of Retreat,” given in Charleston, West Virginia discussing economic issues under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including those related to labor, education, and social services.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Ronceverte, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Alderson, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-002
This file contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Weirton, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a program to relieve economic stress on small business owners by providing loans and credit, reducing interest rates, awarding Federal defense contracts, and enacting anti-trust legislation. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “New Industry for West Virginia,” given in South Charleston, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to assist economically distressed areas in West Virginia through the creation of jobs as well as industry research and development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-032
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Hinton, West Virginia discussing a need for Federal assistance to aid in the development, research, and conservation of natural resources in West Virginia as a means to attract tourism and repair the state’s economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A Program for West Virginia,” given in Charleston, West Virginia. In his speech he outlines an economic program to encourage job creation, as well as industry and natural resource development in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia titled, “Our Unshared Abundance.” In the speech he discusses issues in labor, housing, and education, despite economic gains under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-058
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address unemployment concerns and outlines a program to stimulate economic growth. Also included is a transcript of the question and answer period following his speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-017
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “West Virginia: The State which the Pentagon Forgot,” given in Wheeling, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the importance of Federal defense contracts to West Virginia’s economy and acknowledges the state’s history of military participation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-013
This file contains copies of excerpts from a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a reception in Beckley, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and a need for an economic program to revitalize the state economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-029
This folder contains copies and variations of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Our Shared Abundance,” concerning the state of the economy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower and economic challenges brought by population growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-006
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the achievement gap in agriculture, military, education, and space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union; the educational system; disarmament; the economy; and a proposal for a national fuels policy. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.