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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-022
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to a group of Alaskan Indian electronics trainees in the new flower garden of the White House concerning the administration's educational programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-015
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to visiting American Field Service (AFS) students on the White House South Lawn. The press copy also contains remarks by Senator Eugene McCarthy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-012
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to members of the Country Team Seminar of the Foreign Service Institute on the South Promenade of the White House concerning the participants' training for international positions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-004
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks of welcome to the graduating class of Glen Lake High School of Glen Lake, Michigan on the lawn outside the President's office.
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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-039-001
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 Yale University graduation ceremony. In his speech the President thanks the University for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, and discusses three areas of domestic concern where the prevalence of myth dangerously impedes progress: fiscal policy, confidence in an administration, and the concept of "big government." Materials in this folder include various memoranda of suggested talking points, a draft by Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., a press copy, and a reading copy of the speech with handwritten notations by the President, as well as a luncheon menu, program for the commencement exercises, and an additional transcript of the speech published by Yale University.
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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-038-015
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Teacher of the Year ceremonies in the new flower garden of the White House.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-010
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a reception welcoming foreign students to the White House South Lawn. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, drafts, and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-002
This folder contains a draft and press copy of President John F. Kennedy's statement upon signing the Educational Television Act of 1962.
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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-029-008
This folder consists of correspondence collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, from lawyer Oscar Cox. Materials include memorandums, with accompanying letters on the report "Training and Education of Large numbers in the Developing Countries Themselves," and a memorandum on the "Educational-Scientific-Cultural Aspects of Foreign Policy."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-028-022
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and journalist and educator Douglass Cater. Materials mainly consist of Cater's views on domestic and foreign affairs, clippings, and letters of a personal nature. Topics include the challenges to public school desegregation in New Orleans, Louisiana. Of note is a copy of a report from Cater to Secretary of State Dean Rusk containing recommendations on how to better coordinate governmental activities in the use of propaganda as political warfare.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-017
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 Washington's 100th anniversary program that was held at the Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, Washington. In his speech the President addresses the challenges of defending freedom and maintaining peace as a world power. Materials in this folder include drafts (one by Arthur Schlesinger), a reading copy, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a copy of the Winter 1962 edition of Washington Alumnus.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-013
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's recorded remarks for the centennial convocation of the Association of Land Grant Colleges and State Universities. In his speech the President discusses the Morrill Act, a bill enacted in 1862 to establish America's land-grant universities. Materials in this folder include a draft and a reading copy of the speech.
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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-035-044
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's address upon signing H.R. 8666, the Fulbright-Hays Act (also known as the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961).
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JFKPOF-035-033
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a White House Rose Garden ceremony for the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Fulbright Act for educational exchange scholarship and grants. In his speech the President acknowledges the Fulbright program for its contribution to U.S. international relations. Materials in this folder include a draft and a press copy (with remarks from Senator Bill Fulbright) of the President's speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-027
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to a group of 1,850 American Field Service (AFS) students at the Washington Bus Stop on the White House South Lawn. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech, a list of suggested talking notes for the President, background information on the American Field Service, and a booklet roster of AFS exchange students from 1960 to 1961.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-035-013
This folder contains a press copy of President Kennedy's address to the graduating class of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In his speech the President thanks the graduates for choosing to serve and protect their country.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-026
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address to foreign college seniors and graduate students in the Washington area. A reception for the students was held on the south lawn of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy welcomes the students and expresses his appreciation for their choice to study in America. Materials in this folder include a reading copy and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a list of the attendees' affiliations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-015
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks in the new flower garden of the White House to the executives of state education associations and officers of the National Education Association. In his speech the President discusses the importance of an educated citizenry, and explains the necessity of support for educational programs at the local, state, and national level. The press copy also includes remarks from Robert Wyatt, President of the National Association of State Teachers Associations.
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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-047-034
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 Maine in Orono, Maine. In his speech the President thanks the University for the honorary degree bestowed upon him, describes the American college and university system as a national asset, and discusses his hopes for a peaceful end to the Cold War. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech, a program for the ceremony, and a press kit for the President's visit.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his speech the President commends the state of Nevada for its recent efforts to conserve natural resources, and proposes his administration's plan to preserve the natural environment, which consists of high quality education for children, natural resource conservation and development programs, and the promotion of peaceful international relations. Materials in this folder include note cards with handwritten notations by the President and press copies of the speech.