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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-REH-01
In this interview Hedrick discusses how he first became interested in John F. Kennedy [JFK] as a presidential candidate and initial interactions with him; the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; the economics of Randolph County, WV; the issue of religion during JFK’s 1960 campaign; the Douglas Committee and legislation; forestry and Randolph County’s economy; Hubert H. Humphrey’s campaign in Randolph County during the 1960 primary; mining communities in southern WV; which of JFK’s domestic policies played well in WV; the students and faculty of Randolph County colleges and JFK’s campaign; Republican hostility towards JFK versus religious hostility in the 1960 election; the impact of JFK’s war record on the WV vote; how the JFK campaign helped WV’s national image and reputation; and the 1960 Democratic National Convention, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0989-031
This folder contains a bill (H.R. 9704) introduced by Representative Cleveland M. Bailey (West Virginia) proposing the establishment of a Youth Conservation Corps.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-010
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Lewisburg, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a bill to create the Youth Conservation Corps to preserve and develop natural resources, including those in West Virginia.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a bill to create the Youth Conservation Corps to preserve and develop natural resources, including those in West Virginia. Of note is a copy with notations by the Senator.