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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RAD-01
Dungan discusses Theodore C. Sorensen’s role during the Senate years; Senate Labor Committee, Landrum-Griffin Act, John F. Kennedy's relationship with labor leaders; 1960 presidential campaign, primaries in West Virginia and Oregon and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-JTC-01
In this interview Conway discusses the 1956 Democratic National Convention; early interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] and Robert F. Kennedy [RFK]; the McClellan Committee and various hearings; Walter Reuther; RFK’s relationship with Senator John L. McClellan; major events for the United Automobile Workers [UAW] and political factors and decisions; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; the issue of UAW endorsement of a single Democratic presidential candidate in 1960; Lyndon B. Johnson and the UAW; the 1960 presidential primaries and general election; and the attempt to influence JFK’s choice for a running mate in 1960, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0969-016
This folder contains letters and memoranda between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of his staff, and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning labor reform legislation and campaign efforts in the state.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Clarksburg, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to create jobs and promote industry research and development, and discusses the response by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to the need for economic assistance to distressed areas.
Textual folder
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JGF-01
Feild discusses the 1960 Democratic National Convention, 1960 Presidential campaign, the President’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity, and Plans for Progress, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-010
This folder contains a speech titled, “New Industry for West Virginia,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in South Charleston, West Virginia, and a variation of the speech given in Hagerstown, Maryland. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses unemployment and the importance of the Area Redevelopment Bill to bring new industry into depressed areas for job creation and stimulation of the economy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-002
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “Aid to the Unemployed and Retired,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Clarksburg, West Virginia concerning legislation for a national unemployment compensation program.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-001
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “Aid to Depressed Areas,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Huntington, West Virginia. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses unemployment and poverty in the state and the need for area redevelopment legislation to create new industries and jobs in West Virginia.