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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon arrival at the Miami International Airport in Florida. In his speech the President explains the purpose of political parties, and discusses aspects of the Democratic Party platform, such as education, employment, and economic security for the aged. Materials in this folder include note cards and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-110-020
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the White House Regional Conferences, a series of conferences held throughout the country during which Federal, state, and local officials discuss topics such as the economy, social services, urban development, and area redevelopment, with special emphasis on the unique needs of children, workers, and senior citizens. Materials in this folder include a press kit, brochures, conference reports, reports on health insurance for the aged, biographical information on conference leaders and prominent participants, and fact sheets on topics such as public housing, labor standards, urban renewal, and youth employment opportunities.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-058-015
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of February 21, 1963 (News Conference 50). The President began the press conference with a statement regarding the needs of senior citizens, recommending a reduction in taxes and an increase in social security. He also announced a revised hospital insurance program bill. The President then urged the unions involved in the New York City newspaper strike to submit their differences independently so as to arrive at a swift resolution. Following this statement the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the attack on a shrimp boat by a Cuban MiG fighter aircraft, the tax program, and a nuclear test ban treaty. Background materials in this folder include briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.