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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-GRF-01
Ford discusses his relationship with President John F. Kennedy, his involvement on the Warren Commission, and controversy surrounding the President’s death among other issues.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-17
Motion picture of President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address in Washington, D.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren administers the oath of office to President Kennedy. Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and former Vice President Richard M. Nixon congratulate President Kennedy. In his speech President Kennedy urges American citizens to participate in public service and "ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson looks on.Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Record Group 274.6, Records of the Joint Inaugural Committee 1961.
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-012-017
Collection
NMPC
Photographs, 1960 to 1963, black-and-white prints. Images made by Newsweek magazine photographers featuring John F. Kennedy at events during the 1960 presidential campaign and during his presidency. Members of Kennedy family, administrative officials, and foreign and domestic dignitaries also appear.
Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-W
Motion picture covering the 1960 election of John F. Kennedy as President (narration throughout the film), edited from various sources for presentation abroad in English-speaking countries. Includes coverage of the campaign between Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and footage of Jacqueline Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy, other members of the Kennedy family, Pat Nixon, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, and Pierre Salinger.Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS)
Produced by: Hearst Metrotone News Inc.
Moving image
Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-172
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture of the first presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon from CBS studios, Chicago, Illinois. During the debate, Senator Kennedy states, "I don't believe in big government, but I believe in effective governmental action." Each candidate makes an opening statement of eight minutes and a closing statement of three minutes. Howard K. Smith moderates. Sander Vanocur, Charles Warren, Stuart Novins, and Bob Fleming question the candidates after their opening remarks. The subject of the debate is domestic policy, and issues raised include education, health care, farming, the economy, labor, and the Cold War. See "Freedom of Communications, Senate Report 994, Part 3, Kennedy - Nixon on Radio and Television, 73-92." Sponsored and presented by: "ABC, CBS, NBC Television Networks and Their Affiliated Stations." CBS No. 600926. Copyright restrictions apply.
Textual folder
Richard M. Scammon Personal Papers
RMSPP-008-010
Textual folder
Richard M. Scammon Personal Papers
RMSPP-008-009
Textual folder
Richard M. Scammon Personal Papers
RMSPP-008-008
Textual folder
Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-012-018
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-077
This file contains a transcript from the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company program American Forum of the Air, hosted by Theodore Granik and consisting of a discussion titled, “Which Party for the Independent Voter,” between Charles S. Rhyne, National Chairman of the Volunteers for Nixon-Lodge, and Byron R. White, National Chairman of the Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson. The experience, achievements, and abilities of each candidate are discussed, including those relating to international relations.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6280-G
Inauguration of John F. Kennedy at East Portico, United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Speaker of the House of Representatives Sam Rayburn administers oath of office to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Looking on: President John F. Kennedy; former President Dwight D. Eisenhower; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Lady Bird Johnson; former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; former Vice President Richard M. Nixon; former President Harry S. Truman; and former First Lady Bess Truman. United States Marine Band on the platform below Inaugural stand.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6280-E
Inauguration of John F. Kennedy at East Portico, United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy gives Inaugural Address. Looking on: Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; former Vice President Richard M. Nixon; former President Harry S. Truman; former First Lady Bess Truman; former President Dwight D. Eisenhower; former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Lady Bird Johnson; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. United States Marine Band on platform below Inaugural stand.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6280-D
Inauguration of John F. Kennedy at East Portico, United States Capitol Building, Washington, D.C. Chief Justice Earl Warren administers oath of office to President-elect John F. Kennedy. Looking on: Clerk of the Supreme Court, James R. Browning (holding bible); Vice President-elect Lyndon B. Johnson; Vice President Richard M. Nixon; Former President Harry S. Truman; Former First Lady Bess Truman; President Dwight D. Eisenhower; First Lady Mamie Eisenhower; Jacqueline Kennedy; Lady Bird Johnson; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.; and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. United States Marine Band on platform below Inaugural stand.
Collection
LLHPP
Public administrator. Copies of Brookings Institution papers relating to the 1960-1961 presidential transition.
Collection
RRPP
Papers 1960-2001. Journalist. Reporter, New York Times (1966-1971), New York (1971-1976), Esquire (1976-1980); syndicated columnist; author, President Kennedy: Profile of Power (1993), President Nixon: Alone in the White House (2001), President Reagan: The Triumph of Imagination (2006). Correspondence, drafts, administrative and research materials relating to his professional writing.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-007
This folder contains newspaper clippings concerning the series of televised debates between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon.
Collection
DPS
Moving image recordings, 1930-1968 (bulk 1960-1964). Amateur "home movie" recordings of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, and other members of the Kennedy family campaigning, on trips, and in candid situations; funeral and memorial events for John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy; amateur films showing Ernest Hemingway camping, fishing and hunting.