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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.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate Democrats switching over to the Republican (GOP) Party. The episode aired on Thursday, August 24, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-011-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the ballot security program developed by the Republican National Committee (RNC) for the 1986 elections to purge citizens from the voting rolls. The episode aired on Friday, August 28, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0005-001-006
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas comment on the 1986 election results and how the Democratic and Republican parties fared, including the Democrats taking over the U.S. Senate. The episode aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System; the air date is undetermined, but likely circa November 1986.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0004-001-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the images, philosophies, and strategies of the Democratic and Republican parties. The episode aired on Friday, October 10, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0003-001-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the directions of the Democratic and Republican parties. Senator Kennedy, speaking on behalf of Democrats, mentions President John F. Kennedy's pledge to get America moving again in the 1960s. The episode aired on Monday, August 25, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0003-001-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate the prospects of new Republican candidates for political office, including candidate for governor of Michigan William C. "Bill" Lucas. The episode aired on Thursday, August 21, 1986, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-026-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming discuss Election Day 1990 and the outlook for candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties. The episode aired on Tuesday, November 6, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-014-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the effect of partisanship on efforts to reform the U.S. healthcare system. The episode aired on Thursday, June 25, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-001-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the positions of Democrats and Republicans on campaign finance reform. The episode aired on Monday, May 1, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-009-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate which healthcare reform plan should move forward, the plan proposed by President Bush and Republicans, or the plan proposed by Democrats. The episode aired on Tuesday, February 11, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-007-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the views of the Democratic and Republican parties on the role of government in managing the economy and recovering from recession. Senator Kennedy comments on the theory of 30-year cycles of progress. The episode aired on Friday, January 3, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-028-008
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the "new paradigm," a Republican slogan for policies of empowerment. The episode aired on Thursday, December 27, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-024-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the election of a new chairman of the Republican National Committee and the departing chairman's suggestion that the party abandon the use of opposition to abortion as a "litmus test" issue. The episode aired on Friday, February 12, 1993, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-019-004
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate politicians changing their positions. Senator Simpson talks about the Democratic presidential candidate, Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas, changing his views, while Senator Kennedy talks about Republican senators changing their views as well. The episode aired on Wednesday, October 14, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-016-015
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate which side has a better pro-family platform, the Republicans and President Bush or the Democrats and their presidential candidate, Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas. The episode aired on Friday, August 14, 1992, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-026-012
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate potential Republican vice presidential candidates as the 1988 Republican National Convention begins in New Orleans, Louisiana. The episode aired on Monday, August 15, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-015
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks to an unidentified meeting of Young Democrats. In his speech, the Senator discusses how the differences between the Democratic and Republican parties are less dramatic in the 1956 election as compared to previous years.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-012
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks at a testimonial dinner for Senator Hubert H. Humphrey and Congressman Eugene McCarthy in St. Paul, Minnesota. In his speech the Senator criticizes how Republicans have handled farm and agriculture issues, and states that Democrats can provide positive, progressive leadership in the upcoming elections.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-060
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a rally of clothing workers in the garment section of Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator asks for voters' help in moving the country forward. The press release details the past opposition of the Republican Party to progressive programs and legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-050
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Levittown Shopping Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in areas such as the economy and employment. The press release lists three themes of Nixon's campaign and recaps Republican opposition to progressive programs in the past.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023a-009
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon regarding agreements and differences among the Republican Party.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-037
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon on bipartisanship and the foreign policy of the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-031
This folder contains a draft of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the Presidency of Harry S. Truman, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration, and the upcoming elections. This draft contains notations made by the Senator.