Close
Not finding the information you're looking for? Please contact the Archives research staff.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HGH-01
In this interview Hoffmann discusses John F. Kennedy’s [JFK] campaign for the 1960 West Virginia [WV] presidential primary; JFK’s religion as a campaign issue in WV; WV press on JFK versus Hubert H. Humphrey; Hoffmann’s interactions with JFK during the WV campaign; President JFK’s continued interest in WV; reaction to the Kennedy Administration in WV; the national press’ treatment of WV during the 1960 primary; news reports on the results of the WV primary; and JFK’s lasting impact on WV, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Eight Years of Retreat,” given in Charleston, West Virginia discussing economic issues under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including those related to labor, education, and social services.
Textual folder
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.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-058
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address unemployment concerns and outlines a program to stimulate economic growth. Also included is a transcript of the question and answer period following his speech.