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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-003-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate appropriations legislation to provide additional funding for Veterans Affairs (VA) medical care programs. The episode aired on Friday, June 9, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-002-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a court ruling that the Veterans Administration (VA) cannot require a direct cause and effect relationship between exposure to defoliant and herbicide chemical Agent Orange and certain diseases in determining disability benefits. The episode aired on Wednesday, May 25, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-035-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate legislation passed the previous year to provide outpatient medical care to certain U.S. veterans even though the Veterans Administration (VA) could not pay for the services. The episode aired on Monday, February 20, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-015-003
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether a new cabinet-level department for veterans should be established (elevating the Veterans Administration to cabinet level status). The episode aired on Thursday, December 3, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-024-011
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a legislative proposal to give American veterans access to judicial review of their claims and Veterans Administration (VA) decisions. They comment on the prospect of adding provision to a bill that would make the VA a cabinet-level agency. The episode aired on Tuesday, June 28, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-022-001
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the law that prevents American veterans from having a judicial review of their claims and Veterans Administration (VA) decisions. The episode aired on Thursday, May 5, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-009-004
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-009-003
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-009-002
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-009-001
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-008-004
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-018-011
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-018-010
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-018-009
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-018-008
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-018-006
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF41-040
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on enrolled bill H.R. 6652, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to sell at prices which he determines to be reasonable direct loans made to veterans under chapter 37, title 38, United States Code.
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United States Veterans Administration Records
USVA-017-003
This folder contains material related to John F. Kennedy's National Service Life Insurance policy, which was administered by the Veterans Administration. Types of material include government forms, correspondence, and memorandums. The items relate to the managing of Kennedy's account, including address changes, appointment of beneficiaries, and the settlement of claims following his death.
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United States Veterans Administration Records
USVA-017-002
This folder contains material related to John F. Kennedy's National Service Life Insurance policy, which was administered by the Veterans Administration. Types of material include government forms, correspondence, and memorandums. The items relate to the managing of Kennedy's account, including address changes, appointment of beneficiaries, and the settlement of claims following his death.
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United States Veterans Administration Records
USVA-017-001
This folder contains material related to John F. Kennedy's National Service Life Insurance policy, which was administered by the Veterans Administration. Types of material include government forms, correspondence, and memorandums. The items mainly relate to payment of premiums on the policy. Also included is Kennedy's initial application for insurance coverage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091a-007
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Veteran's Administration. Topics include reopening the National Service Life Insurance program, legislation for Cold War veterans, nursing home care for veterans, dividends on life insurance, the Presidential Memorial Certificate Program, and the resignation of Dr. William S. Middleton as Chief Medical Director for Veterans Affairs. Of note is a letter to the President from Dr. Charles W. Mayo declining the position of Chief Medical Director for Veterans Affairs. Also included in this folder is an article from Ebony magazine titled, "Government's Most-Integrated Agency," and a statement by President Dwight D. Eisenhower dated August 17, 1954 regarding life insurance for Federal employees.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091a-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Veteran's Administration. Topics include legislation for veterans regarding an increase in rates for disability (H.R. 10743), medical care for Polish ex-patriots who served in World War II, pensions for World War I veterans (H.R. 3745); and the proposed program for the Veterans Day ceremony. Also included in this folder is a paper titled, "The National Service Corps in the Mental Health Field."
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-091a-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Veteran's Administration, and consists of a report titled, "A Program for Veterans."
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USVA
Records 1943-1967 (bulk 1961-1963). Microfilm copies of select material from various units, including Office of the Administrator, Office of the General Counsel, Office of the Director of Information Service, and Office of Chief Benefits Director. Hard copy includes an outgoing correspondence reading file, speeches by Administrator John S. Gleason, Jr., printed Congressional hearings, and information on John F. Kennedy's life insurance policy.