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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-LHH-01
In this interview Hodges discusses the 1956 and 1960 Democratic National Conventions; the 1960 National Governors’ Conference; John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] 1960 presidential campaign; the Department of Commerce, including reorganization, agencies within the Department, and relations with other groups; establishing the U.S. Travel Service; the Business Advisory Council; businessmen and government; the economic recession in 1960–1961; the Area Redevelopment Act; the 1962 rise in steel prices; balance of payments; and trips abroad, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-052
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Greensboro, North Carolina during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for Democratic leadership and discusses a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-051
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a tobacco warehouse in Greenville, North Carolina during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the Democratic Party’s farm program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-054
This file contains a copy of remarks given by Senator John F. Kennedy via telephone in Asheville, North Carolina during his 1960 presidential campaign, appealing for Democratic leadership to help re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-053
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing the campaign and a need for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in North Carolina discussing the economy, agriculture, international relations, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Also included in this folder is the transcript from a question and answer session where Senator Kennedy answered questions on a variety of topics including nuclear weapons, religion, labor unions, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-004
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United Nations, international relations, Communism, and legislation; and asks for support for his 1960 presidential campaign.