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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CEH-01
In this interview Hooton discusses personal relationship with the Kennedy family, and JFK’s campaign in West Virginia, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-AJM-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 Democratic primary in West Virginia and West Virginians’ views on the Kennedy administration’s policies, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-MF-13
Feldman discusses becoming involved with assisting depressed areas, developing a poverty program, and the relationship between the Area Redevelopment Administration and other agencies, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CE-01
Ellis discusses running Kennedy’s campaign in West Virginia and benefits to the region as a result of Kennedy administration programs, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SS-01
Solins discusses the 1960 Democratic primary campaign in West Virginia and New Frontier economic development programs in the state, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-025
This folder contains transcripts of two speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in West Virginia leading up to the West Virginia 1960 Democratic primary.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-0989-012
This folder contains a letter and press release concerning federal assistance to individuals in need, particularly 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-0909-005
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s opening remarks given at a televised West Virginia presidential primary debate in Charleston, West Virginia discussing poverty in the state. Of note, the copy contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-003
This files contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Welch, West Virginia discussing poverty in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The White House’s Answer to West Virginia,” given in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to develop an adequate food surplus program for those in need or to expand Social Security benefits for the elderly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Glenwood Park, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to those in need.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-020
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Aid to Depressed Areas,” given in Huntington, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes an Area Redevelopment program to assist economically distressed areas in West Virginia through the creation of jobs and industry research and development. Of note, the draft contains notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Food for West Virginia,” given in Mount Hope, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to those in need.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1032-005
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “Food for West Virginia,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Mount Hope and Glenwood Park, West Virginia. In his remarks Senator Kennedy discusses poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to hungry Americans.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-033
This folder contains copies of speeches given in West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning economic distress in the state and a failure by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to adequately resolve unemployment and poverty issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-008
This folder contains press releases of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Montana; Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include poverty, preservation of natural resources, foreign policy, the threat of Communism, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-006
This folder contains transcripts of press conferences, statements, and speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, and West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics addressed include organized labor, unemployment, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States.