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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-04A-2
Sound recording of a telephone conversation held in September 1962 between President John F. Kennedy and Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen. They comment on campaigning Alabama Republicans, and President Kennedy asks for thoughts on a speech about the Mississippi crisis.The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. Machine noise follows the conversation, and then Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln answers the telephone.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 4A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-04A, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 4A.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-04A
Dictation Belt 4A contains two sound recordings. Item 4A.1 is a telephone conversation probably held on either September 28 or September 29, 1962, between President John F. Kennedy and Governor Ross R. Barnett of Mississippi. They discuss the University of Mississippi crisis, relevant legal obligations, and arrangements for a meeting between the Attorney General and attorney Thomas H. Watkins. The recording begins with a brief exchange between President Kennedy and [White House Operator?], followed by a delay. At times the dictation belt skips. Item 4A.2 is a telephone conversation held in September 1962 between President John F. Kennedy and Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen. They comment on campaigning Alabama Republicans, and President Kennedy asks for thoughts on a speech about the Mississippi crisis. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. Machine noise follows the conversation, and then Personal Secretary Evelyn Lincoln answers the telephone.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-44-1
Sound recording of a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy, Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen, and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. President Kennedy and Secretary Freeman discuss a farm bill. Sorensen and Secretary Freeman discuss a trade bill and its effect on the cotton industry.There is an echo during part of the recording. Machine noise follows the conversation.
This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 44, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-44, Title: Telephone Recordings: Dictation Belt 44.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-44
Dictation Belt 44 contains three sound recordings. Item 44.1 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy, Special Counsel to the President Theodore C. Sorensen, and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. President Kennedy and Secretary Freeman discuss a farm bill. Sorensen and Secretary Freeman discuss a trade bill and its effect on the cotton industry. There is an echo during part of the recording. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 44.2 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss stoning incidents in Berlin and dealings with the Soviet Union. The recording begins in mid-conversation. Item 44.3 is a telephone conversation between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. They discuss defense appropriations and issues concerning the United States Air Force. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly.Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's statement on the defeat of the Medical Care for the Aged Bill. Materials in this folder include drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech the President praises the American democratic system which encourages differences and allows for dissent, discusses the enduring relevance of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and addresses the role of the United States in relation to the emerging European Community. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and reading copies of the speech, in addition to a program for the observance, a photograph of the President in front of Independence Hall, and a copy of a speech entitled, "What's Right with America." Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's greeting to White House Seminar students at Constitution Hall. In his speech the President welcomes the students to the sphere of public service, addresses several myths regarding government employment, and describes the upcoming summer as an educational experience to learn about the intricacies of government from the inside. Materials in this folder include a memorandum of suggested remarks from Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., an outline containing Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen's initials with handwritten notations by the President, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a program for and a press release describing the White House Summer Seminar.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-035
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the 1962 graduation exercises at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. In his speech the President discusses the increasing necessity for a broad education for military personnel and advises the graduating class on their upcoming military, diplomatic, political, and economic challenges. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, reading copy with handwritten notations by the President, and press copy of the speech, in addition to a listing of the graduates and a program for the graduation exercises.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-029
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to the White House Conference on Conservation held in the West Auditorium of the State Department. In his speech the President discusses the relationship between conservation and foreign policy, and the necessity of natural resource development for the country's long-term economic growth. Materials in this folder include an outline by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-028
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the cornerstone-laying ceremonies at the Rayburn House Office Building dedicated to the late Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, drafts (some by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), and press copies of the speech. Of note is a draft with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-001
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address to the United States Chamber of Commerce at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President congratulates the Chamber on its 50th anniversary, and discusses the ways in which the government and businesses must cooperatively interact in order to address mutual concerns of inflation, modernization, and competitive market forces. Materials in this folder include various memoranda, drafts (by economic advisor Walter Heller and Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), press copies, and reading copies of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-041
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the White House Correspondents and News Photographers Associations dinner at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Materials in this folder include a banquet program and name card, in addition to various memoranda, a draft written by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, and an additional typescript of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-034
This folder contains a draft of President John F. Kennedy's message to Congress concerning national transportation written by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen. In the speech the President discusses the need for an efficient transportation system by discussing the specific concerns relevant to intercity, urban, and international transportation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-031
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the University of California's 94th Charter Day held at Memorial Stadium at the school's Berkeley campus. In his speech the President discusses the important role education plays in intellectual and political leadership, and addresses the recent decision between the United States and the Soviet Union to seek agreements on joint exploration of space. Materials in this folder include drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and reading copies of the speech, in addition to a program for the Charter Day ceremony, a memorandum concerning humorist Finley Peter Dunne's representation of honorary degrees, and a commemorative booklet published by the University of California at Berkeley.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-025
This folder contains materials collected by the office of the President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the Democratic Party's fundraising dinner honoring Senator George Smathers at the Fontainbleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech the President honors Smathers, predicts the Senator's reelection, and discusses the importance of Florida to the nation's space programs. Materials in this folder include memoranda regarding suggested remarks, drafts (some by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), and a press copy of the speech. Of note are handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-002
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address given at a graduation ceremony at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. In his speech President Kennedy thanks the University for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, and remarks on the important role that education plays in intellectual and political leadership. Materials in this folder include drafts (some by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen), press copies, and a reading copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address to the fifth constitutional convention of the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) held at the Americana Hotel in New York City. In his speech the President discusses the persistence of unemployment despite the country's recent economic growth and prosperity. He explains how high unemployment rates may negatively impact the country's economic climate, and proposes tax reductions, improved education, and training programs for new or unskilled laborers as possible solutions. Materials in this folder include note cards, a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to an itinerary for the President's visit, a memorandum regarding the AFL-CIO's housing project in Mexico, a copy of The Sojourner (the official bulletin of National Sojourners, Inc.), and copies of Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz and AFL-CIO President George Meany's speeches at the same convention. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-006
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's statement in response to a report from the National Committee on Health Care for the Aged endorsing federal funding for health care for the elderly through the Social Security system. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-002
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's filmed statement in observance of Bill of Rights Day for distributions to theaters. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen and a transcript of the speech with information on the speech's commission.
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JFKPOF-047-044
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a dinner sponsored by the Democratic County Executive Committee held at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech the President discusses his confidence in the ideals of the Democratic Party, and commends the elected officials of Philadelphia for their tradition of progressive, democratic government. He also explains his administration's accomplishments, specifically in the areas of housing, civil rights, education, economic growth, and public assistance programs. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and a reading copy of the speech with handwritten notations by the President.
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JFKPOF-047-035
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at "New England's Salute to the President" held in the Armory in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the President commends the current Democratic Congressional representatives for their efforts to improve civil rights, education, and economic issues. Materials in this folder include note cards, drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and a mimeographed copy of the speech, in addition to a table place card and a guest list for the dinner. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-027
This folder contains a copy of President John F. Kennedy's taped statement written by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen discussing the notable efforts and contributions of Texas Senator Ralph Yarborough.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-040
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's radio and television address to the nation on pending legislation for tax reductions and a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests (later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty or Limited Test Ban Treaty). In his speech the President explains how tax reform will improve the American economy and protect against a recession, citing increased employment, increased family incomes, improved strength of the American dollar, and new international markets as benefits. Materials in this folder include various memoranda (some by Dr. Walter W. Heller, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers), note cards, drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, and a press copy of the speech. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-018
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks in the White House Fish Room during a ceremony unveiling the C-141A All Jet Transport. In his speech the President discusses the beneficial applications of new aviation technology in an increasingly global society, including cooperative, international efforts and the mobilization of military forces. Materials in this folder include drafts (by Press Secretary Pierre Salinger and Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen) and press copies of the speech, in addition to various memoranda, a press release from the Department of Defense, and a letter from General Earle G. Wheeler, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's radio and television address to the American people on the passage of a treaty banning atmospheric nuclear weapons tests, later known as the Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) or Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT). In his speech the President explains that the treaty will strengthen national security, lessen the risk and fear of radioactive fallout, reduce world tension by encouraging further dialogue, and prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons by nations not currently possessing them. The President emphasizes that while the treaty does not eliminate the threat of nuclear war, a limited test ban is safer than an unlimited arms race. Materials in this folder include note cards, a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, and press copies of the speech.