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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-056-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of April 11, 1962 (News Conference 30). The President began the press conference by criticizing the simultaneous increase of steel prices by United States Steel and other major steel producers shortly after the Steelworkers Union had agreed to negotiate non-inflationary contracts. He then briefly announced that following a review of military strength the decision had been reached to release National Guardsmen called to involuntary active service, and that he had created a Board of Inquiry to review the issues involved in a labor dispute in the West Coast maritime industry. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the steel price increase and the possibility of wage-price controls in the steel industry. Background materials in this folder include department and agency reports for the President on 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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-055-010
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of March 7, 1962 (News Conference 26). The President began the press conference by reading the text of a telegram he sent to the chief executive officers of the major steel companies and to the President of the Steelworkers Union concerning steel labor negations. He then discussed the tariff and trade agreements obtained at Geneva between the United States and the European Common Market, the United Kingdom, and other countries. Following the announcements the President answered questions on a variety of topics including the forthcoming Geneva negations for a nuclear test ban treaty, foreign aid to underdeveloped countries, and possible legislative action by Congress concerning funds for the B-70 supersonic bomber. Background materials consist of briefing papers for the President on foreign affairs. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-136-012
This folder contains a copy of a speech by Robert F. Kennedy, then a member of the Senate Committee on Improper Activities and Labor and Management (also known as the McClellan Committee), regarding labor-management corruption. In his speech he calls for new legislation, the establishment of a national crime commission, an increase in local law enforcement, and the creation of a new congressional committee with broader powers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-009
This folder contains a draft of suggested remarks by Special Assistant Counsel to the President Lee C. White for a filmed statement by President John F. Kennedy for the annual conference of the Retail Clerks International Association (RCIA). The draft of the speech commends the RCIA for their desegregated unions, but emphasizes that the same spirit of equality must also be present in an individual's everyday conduct and attitudes.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-001
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon signing the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which aims to abolish arbitrary wage differentials based on sex. In his speech the President denounces discrimination based on sex, and calls for increased assistance programs for working women, including expanded day-care centers, welfare assistance services, and increased deductions from income tax liability for costs incurred in obtaining child care.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-018
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks in the new flower garden of the White House to participants of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers of North America Conference. In his speech the President discusses his administration's economic proposals to prevent recessions and improve the American labor market.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-044-005
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the 75th anniversary banquet for the International Association of Machinists held at the Sheraton-Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech the President congratulates the organization on their anniversary, and discusses their contributions to the American labor movement. Materials in this folder include handwritten memoranda, drafts written by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a banquet program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-043-040
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to members of the Committee on Youth Employment in the new flower garden of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the Committee's recently submitted report, which calls upon private industry and government at all levels to cooperate in order to solve the problems related to youth employment. The press copy also includes remarks from Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz and Dr. James B. Conant, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Youth Employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-043-025
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a civic luncheon held at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the President identifies unemployment as a national economic concern, specifically as it relates to agriculture, automation, and youth workers. Materials in this folder include a press and reading copy of the speech, in addition to a program for the O'Hare International Airport dedication ceremony.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-042-039
This folder contains a copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks discussing his Special Message to Congress regarding the Youth Employment Opportunities Act and other related measures to improve employment prospects for younger workers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-027
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's statement announcing the end of the strike between the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and the Chicago and North Western Railway.
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JFKPOF-040-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's televised remarks for the 11th annual United Steelworkers of America convention held at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. In his speech the President discusses his hopes for proposed legislation concerning taxes, unemployment, health care, and public works assistance programs. Materials in this folder include memoranda, an outline, and a press copy of the speech, as well as to two additional transcripts of the President's address. The press copy also includes remarks by David McDonald, President of the United Steelworkers of America.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-004
This folder contains a draft and press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon the signing of S. 2965, the Public Works Acceleration Act, a bill to expand both federal and local public works projects in an effort to relieve unemployment and prompt economic expansion. In his speech the President discusses his plans for the Manpower Development and Training Program to improve employment prospects and productivity.
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JFKPOF-039-053
This folder contains press copies of President John F. Kennedy's statement to the youth of the nation on Labor Day of 1962. In his speech the President encourages his audience to complete their education and discusses the underpinning value of education for future employment.
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JFKPOF-039-052
This folder contains press copies of President John F. Kennedy's statement to the nation on Labor Day of 1962. In his speech the President discuss the myriad advancements achieved through the efforts of the American workforce.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-030
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz's remarks upon the signing of contracts between Trans-World Airlines and the pilots and flight engineers unions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-027
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon the signing of The Joint Statement on Union Program for Fair Practices by Vice President Lyndon Johnson and the presidents of several labor unions in the White House East Room. In his speech the President discusses the development of the American labor movement and commends the audience for their pledge to confront the issue of discrimination in their unions. Materials in this folder include memoranda, drafts, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a sample statement from the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity.
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JFKPOF-040-048
This folder contains a draft and press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks upon signing H.R. 7927, a bill to raise postal rates, reform Federal salary systems, and establish a standard for adjusting annuities under the Civil Service Retirement Act.
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JFKPOF-037-014
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to the Communications Workers of America Policy Committee in the White House Rose Garden.
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JFKPOF-039-029
This folder contains press copies of President John F. Kennedy's statement upon signing the Work Hours Standards Act of 1962, establishing an 8-hour day and 40-hour work week standard.
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JFKPOF-042-025
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks to participants signing the Plans for Progress equal opportunity agreements in the White House State Dining Room. In his speech the President commends the participants for their efforts, and discusses how signing the agreement is a beginning to more comprehensive efforts to ensure equal employment opportunities. Materials in this folder include a memorandum, draft, and press copy of the speech
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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.
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JFKPOF-057-015
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of September 13, 1962 (News Conference 43). Materials primarily consist of briefing papers and draft press conference announcements. Topics include civil rights and the occurrence of violence with voter registration efforts in Georgia and Mississippi, Cuba, Southeast Asia, and the international economy. Also included is a transcript of an address titled, "Some Reflections on the Employment Act," given by President of the National Bureau of Economic Research Arthur F. Burns.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-057-007
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of August 22, 1962 (News Conference 41). Materials primarily consist of memorandums for the President on recent activities by various departments and agencies. Topics include the military space program, the economy, taxes, agriculture, legislation, and labor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-057-002
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of July 5, 1962 (News Conference 38). Materials primarily consist of department and agency reports and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics include the economy, current labor statistics and disputes, disarmament, statistics on Latin America, and trade. Of note are memorandums to the President by Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Walter W. Heller concerning the stock market in the United States and gold and dollar losses since 1953, and a draft statement on foreign aid containing annotations by President Kennedy. Also included in this folder is an issue of The New Republic, dated July 9, 1962.