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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HHH-01
Humphrey discusses first impressions of JFK, their shared service on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, political wrangling over the Democratic vice presidential candidacy in 1956, 1960 Democratic primaries and Presidential election.
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-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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-020
This folder contains speeches by West Virginia Senator Jennings Randolph concerning economic developments and legislative efforts in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-017
This folder contains a booklet and a legislative proposal (S. 2120) to establish a Washington’s Western Lands National Monument in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0990-011
This folder contains the Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report (vol. 18, no. 11) for the week ending March 11, 1960.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-020
This file contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks before the joint convention of the Tobacco Association of the United States and the Leaf Tobacco Export Association held in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the benefits of the Trade Agreements Act to the tobacco industry, particularly as a means to foster international relationships. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-013
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Huntington, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Ronceverte, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Alderson, West Virginia discussing proposed legislation for Federal aid to West Virginia to promote economic growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “New Industry for West Virginia,” given in South Charleston, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to assist economically distressed areas in West Virginia through the creation of jobs as well as industry research and development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A National Fuels Policy,” given in Amherstdale, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to standardize regulations, policy, and prices as a means to revitalize the coal industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-028
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Williamston, West Virginia discussing a need to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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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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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-I
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Congressman Ken Hechler (West Virginia); unidentified man; Senator Jennings Randolph (West Virginia); Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr. (in back); Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Secretary of Commerce, Luther Hodges (in back); President John F. Kennedy; Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), in back; Congressman John M. Slack, Jr. (West Virginia); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-G
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; President John F. Kennedy; Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky) and Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky), behind Douglas; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky); Congressman Carl Albert (Oklahoma). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-E
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Senator Jennings Randolph (West Virginia); Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr.; Congressman Albert Rains (Alabama); President John F. Kennedy; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-C
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. President John F. Kennedy sits at desk, signing bill. Looking on (L-R): Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Congressman Cleveland M. Bailey (West Virginia); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Frank Stubblefield (Kentucky); Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), behind Chelf; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-B
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. L-R: Two unidentified men; Congressman Ken Hechler (West Virginia); Senator Jennings Randolph (West Virginia); Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee (West Virginia); Area Redevelopment Administrator, William L. Batt, Jr. (behind Kee, in front of flag); Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Secretary of Commerce, Luther Hodges; President John F. Kennedy; Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota), in back; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky); Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), behind Chelf; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6550-A
Bill Signing – S.1 Public Law 87-27 Area Redevelopment Act. President John F. Kennedy sits at desk. Looking on (L-R): Congressman Daniel J. Flood (Pennsylvania); Congressman Cleveland M. Bailey (West Virginia); Senator Hubert Humphrey (Minnesota); Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Congressman Frank Stubblefield (Kentucky); Senator Paul H. Douglas (Illinois); Congressman Frank Chelf (Kentucky), behind Douglas’ shoulder; Senator John Sherman Cooper (Kentucky), in back; Congressman Brent Spence (Kentucky); Senator Robert C. Byrd (West Virginia); Senator Joseph S. Clark (Pennsylvania); unidentified man; Congressman Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.
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.
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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.