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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-003
This folder contains speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy, including drafts with handwritten annotations, reading copies, and press releases. Topics include organized labor and labor reform legislation; Israel; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; civil rights; agricultural issues; and the housing industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-002
This folder contains speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy, including drafts with handwritten annotations, excerpts, press releases, and the Congressional Record. Topics include agricultural issues, the Kennedy-Ervin Bill and labor reform, immigration reform legislation, and the Democratic agenda.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6447-B
Signing of Feed Grains Act. President John F. Kennedy signs Feed Grains Act while Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman, looks on. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7040-B
President John F. Kennedy accepts a gift as part of a commemoration of the centennial of the Homestead Act, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Willis G. Scholl, President of the Farm Equipment Institute, and C.R. Gutermuth, Vice President of the Wildlife Management Institute, present the President with a foot-long model of a steel plow. Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall stands at left.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-010
This folder contains eight fact sheets: labor issues including the aged, unemployment, and minimum wage; agriculture; water and power; civil rights; civil liberties; biographical information about Senator John F. Kennedy; fiscal responsibility and the Federal budget; and examples of moral courage exhibited by Senator Kennedy during his legislative career.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-018
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to President-elect John F. Kennedy, and Secretary of Agriculture designate Orville Freeman at the Stanhope Hotel in New York City. Mr. Salinger begins with a brief statement on a farm program conference attended by various leaders in the agricultural community. Following his statement, Secretary-designate Freeman and Mr. Salinger go on to answer various questions from the press on a variety of topics including attendees of the conference, President-elect Kennedy’s agricultural platform, and agricultural legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning disarmament, international relations, agricultural issues, the economy, social services legislation, Communism, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress and move the country forward. Also included in this folder are schedules for Senator Kennedy’s campaign stops in La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Madison.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-021
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Minnesota concerning agricultural issues, legislation, Communism, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, Cuba, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-011
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning Communism, agricultural issues, social services legislation, education, the economy, and the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-010
This folder contains speeches and a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pocatello, Idaho discussing agricultural issues, the mining industry, atomic energy, and legislation.
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Papers 1945-1992 (bulk 1954-1965). Lawyer, government official. Deputy Special Counsel to the President (1961-1964), Counsel to the President (1964-1965). Papers consisting of personal and professional correspondence, subject files, appointment calendars, campaign files, and audiovisual material created and maintained during the presidential administrations of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-013
This folder contains highlights of Senator John F. Kennedy’s legislative agricultural record, and a statement before the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry concerning dairy prices.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-007
This folder contains highlights of Senator John F. Kennedy’s agricultural record including legislation concerning farm surpluses; support for small farmers; and specific programs for the dairy, wheat, and livestock industries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-004
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Indiana and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the Democratic Party’s agricultural program; organized crime; medical care for the aged; United States policy towards Berlin, Germany; and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-007
This folder contains pamphlets published by the Democratic National Committee on the religious issue, agricultural issues, civil rights, and voter registration drives. Also included in this folder are summaries of the legislative records for Senators Lyndon B. Johnson and John F. Kennedy, a list of materials coordinators for each state, and a report by the Democratic National Committee Research Division titled, “A Case Book of Eisenhower-Nixon Administration Waste, Corruption and Favoritism.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-MTG-087-003
Sound recording of a meeting held on May 17, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy, North Carolina Representative Harold D. Cooley, Texas Representative W.R. (William Robert) Poage, Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman, Under Secretary of Agriculture Charles Murphy, Charles Schultz, and Deputy Special Counsel to the President Myer Feldman. They discuss domestic and trade issues affecting the cotton industry and provisions of a cotton bill soon to be debated in Congressional Committee. This sound recording has been excerpted from Tape 87, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding and following this one. See Related Records to access Tape 87 in its entirety.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7040-A
President John F. Kennedy accepts a gift as part of a commemoration of the centennial of the Homestead Act, Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Willis G. Scholl, President of the Farm Equipment Institute, and C.R. Gutermuth, Vice President of the Wildlife Management Institute, present the President with a foot-long model of a steel plow. Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall stands at left.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7925-E
President John F. Kennedy (standing at desk) hands a pen to Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman, after signing the Feed Grain Act of 1963. Left to right: Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, John P. Duncan, Jr. (in front, handing a box to Secretary Freeman); Representative Graham Purcell (Texas); Representative W. R. Poage (Texas); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); President Kennedy; President of the National Farmers Organization, Oren Lee Staley (in back); Glen J. Talbott, of the National Farmers Union; Secretary Freeman; Executive Vice President of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Harry C. Colglazier; Master of the Washington State Grange, A. Lars Nelson. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7925-D
President John F. Kennedy (seated at desk, laughing) signs the Feed Grain Act of 1963. Standing (left to right): Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, John P. Duncan, Jr.; Representative Graham Purcell (Texas); Representative W. R. Poage (Texas); Senator Olin D. Johnston (South Carolina); Representative Harold D. Cooley (North Carolina); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Representative Paul C. Jones (Missouri); President of the National Farmers Organization, Oren Lee Staley; Glen J. Talbott, of the National Farmers Union; Associate Administrator of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), Edwin A. "Ed" Jaenke; Executive Vice President of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Harry C. Colglazier; Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman; Master of the Washington State Grange, A. Lars Nelson. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7925-C
President John F. Kennedy (seated at desk) signs the Feed Grain Act of 1963. Standing (left to right): Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, John P. Duncan, Jr.; Representative Graham Purcell (Texas); Representative W. R. Poage (Texas); Senator Olin D. Johnston (South Carolina); Representative Harold D. Cooley (North Carolina); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Representative Paul C. Jones (Missouri); President of the National Farmers Organization, Oren Lee Staley; Glen J. Talbott, of the National Farmers Union; Associate Administrator of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), Edwin A. "Ed" Jaenke; Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman; Master of the Washington State Grange, A. Lars Nelson. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7925-B
President John F. Kennedy (seated at desk) delivers remarks at the signing of the Feed Grain Act of 1963. Standing (left to right): Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, John P. Duncan, Jr.; Representative Graham Purcell (Texas); Representative W. R. Poage (Texas); Senator Olin D. Johnston (South Carolina); Representative Harold D. Cooley (North Carolina); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Representative Paul C. Jones (Missouri); President of the National Farmers Organization, Oren Lee Staley; Glen J. Talbott, of the National Farmers Union; Associate Administrator of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), Edwin A. "Ed" Jaenke; Executive Vice President of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Harry C. Colglazier; Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman; Master of the Washington State Grange, A. Lars Nelson. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7925-A
President John F. Kennedy (seated at desk) delivers remarks at the signing of the Feed Grain Act of 1963. Standing (left to right): Senator Olin D. Johnston (South Carolina); Representative Harold D. Cooley (North Carolina); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Representative Paul C. Jones (Missouri); President of the National Farmers Organization, Oren Lee Staley; Glen J. Talbott, of the National Farmers Union; Associate Administrator of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), Edwin A. "Ed" Jaenke; Executive Vice President of the National Association of Wheat Growers, Harry C. Colglazier; Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman. Fish Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-408-2-62
President John F. Kennedy (seated at desk) signs the Food and Agricultural Act of 1962. Looking on (L-R): Representative Ross Bass of Tennessee (mostly out of frame); Representative W. Pat Jennings (Virginia); Representative Harold D. Cooley (North Carolina); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Chairman of the National Agricultural Advisory Commission, Harry B. Caldwell; President of the Missouri Farmers Association, Fred V. Heinkel; Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Executive Vice President of the National Association of Wheat Growers, James B. Dyess (in back, partially hidden); Representative W. R. Poage (Texas); Representative E. C. "Took" Gathings (Arkansas); Representative Paul C. Jones (Missouri); Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and Conservation, John A. Baker. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-408-1-62
President John F. Kennedy (seated at desk) signs the Food and Agricultural Act of 1962. Others (L-R): unidentified stenographer (seated); Assistant to Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota, David G. Gartner; Master of the National Grange, Herschel D. Newsom; Under Secretary of Agriculture, Charles S. Murphy (in back, mostly hidden); Secretary of the Citizens Committee on Natural Resources, Dr. Spencer M. Smith, Jr.; Representative Ross Bass (Tennessee); Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Foreign Agriculture, John P. Duncan, Jr.; Representative Harold D. Cooley (North Carolina); Secretary of Agriculture, Orville L. Freeman; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Senator Allen J. Ellender (Louisiana); Chairman of the National Agricultural Advisory Commission, Harry B. Caldwell (in back); President of the Missouri Farmers Association, Fred V. Heinkel; Representative W. R. Poage (Texas); Representative Paul C. Jones (Missouri); Representative E. C. "Took" Gathings (Arkansas); Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development and Conservaton, John A. Baker. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6734-E
President John F. Kennedy signs S. 1643, the Agricultural Act of 1961. The bill was legislated to improve farm income, expand the market for agricultural products, and reduce stocks of grains and wheat. Standing behind President Kennedy are (L-R): President of the National Farmers’ Union, James G. Patton; Representative Carl Albert of Oklahoma; Senator James O. Eastland of Mississippi; Senator Spessard L. Holland of Florida; Senator Olin Johnston of South Carolina; Representative Harold D. Cooley of North Carolina; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota; Representative W.R. Poage of Texas; Senator Allen Ellender of Louisiana (white suit); Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman; President of National Farmers Organization Oren Staley; Senator George Aiken of Vermont; Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Rayburn; Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield of Montana (in background); and President of the National Association of Wheat Growers Carl Bruns. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.