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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] in 1946; working with JFK in the House of Representatives on housing and veterans issues and in the Senate on different pieces of legislation; the confrontation between Javits and JFK in the Senate on medicare; social interactions with Senator JFK; JFK’s occasional “offbeat position;” the 1960 presidential election; and JFK’s sense of humor, among other issues.
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Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-172
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture of the first presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon from CBS studios, Chicago, Illinois. During the debate, Senator Kennedy states, "I don't believe in big government, but I believe in effective governmental action." Each candidate makes an opening statement of eight minutes and a closing statement of three minutes. Howard K. Smith moderates. Sander Vanocur, Charles Warren, Stuart Novins, and Bob Fleming question the candidates after their opening remarks. The subject of the debate is domestic policy, and issues raised include education, health care, farming, the economy, labor, and the Cold War. See "Freedom of Communications, Senate Report 994, Part 3, Kennedy - Nixon on Radio and Television, 73-92." Sponsored and presented by: "ABC, CBS, NBC Television Networks and Their Affiliated Stations." CBS No. 600926. Copyright restrictions apply.
Textual folder
Francis C. Keppel Personal Papers
FCKPP-051-006
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Francis C. Keppel Personal Papers
FCKPP-051-005
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-033
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator lists five key differences between himself and Vice President Nixon. The differences relate to the high cost of living, housing, education, and civil rights.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Rosedale, Michigan, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the need to increase opportunities in education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-042
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon on the international cultural and educational exchange program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-015
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon regarding education issues, including Federal aid to states, the Federal student loan program, and teachers’ salaries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-012
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning education, Communism, social security, the aged, international relations, employment, and discrepancies between Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s voting record and campaign platform. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule and travel itinerary for Illinois.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-017
This folder contains press releases of statements made by various Democratic leaders. Topics include foreign policy, agriculture, voter registration, education, Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and the 1960 presidential election.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-011
This folder contains statements made by various Democratic leaders including Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. Topics include agriculture, education, civil rights, the military, communism, the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, and support for Senator John F. Kennedy and opposition to Vice President Richard Nixon. Also included are press releases and news articles concerning the steel strike of 1959.