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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-057-009
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 draft press conference announcements and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics include the economy, disarmament, the military space program, Latin America and the Alliance for Progress, the Soviet Union and Berlin, and foreign aid. Of note are materials relating to recent activity surrounding Cuba, including an increase in supplies and technicians from the Soviet Union and the possibility of lawyer James B. Donovan traveling to Cuba to negotiate for the release of prisoners.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-057-008
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 and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics include the economy, disarmament, the military space program, legislation, the Soviet Union, and foreign aid. Also included are draft press conference announcements, some with handwritten editorial marks and annotations by the President, and newspaper clippings. Of note is a statement by Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara before the Senate Appropriations Committee in support of the Military Assistance Program for fiscal year 1963.
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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-057-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of August 22, 1962 (News Conference 41). The President began the press conference with a statement concerning the historic rendezvous under the Arctic ice pack between two nuclear powered submarines, the USS Skate and the USS Sea Dragon. He then stated the importance of five measures Congress was to act upon within the next seven days: the farm bill that extended the current feed grain program an additional year and repealed the 1958 Benson feed grain approach; the drug bill; a constitutional amendment to outlaw the poll tax in federal elections; the trade expansion bill; and the United Nations (UN) bond bill. Following these statements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including domestic and foreign affairs, the space program, the economy, the delay in the approval of Thurgood Marshall to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and an increase in supplies and technicians into Cuba from the Soviet Union. Background materials in this folder include weekly department and agency reports summarizing activities and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs. Of note is a memorandum to the President from the Director of the United States Information Agency Edward R. Murrow concerning the alleged suspension of high altitude nuclear tests by the United States at the request of the Soviet Union, and the status of the space race between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. 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-057-005
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of August 1, 1962 (News Conference 40). The President began the press conference with a statement against the sedative thalidomide and its harmful side effects. He praised the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Dr. Francis Kelsey for preventing the commercial distribution of thalidomide in the United States, and announced a 25 percent increase in FDA staff. The President also emphasized the importance of legislative safeguards for pharmaceuticals and stated his support for the bill introduced by Congressman Oren Harris. The President also announced a review of technical issues associated with a test ban treaty and urged the House of Representatives to support the United Nations bond proposal. Following these statements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including civil rights in Albany, Georgia, nuclear testing, the economy, disarmament, foreign affairs, the Alianzo para el Progreso (Alliance for Progress), and the rumored resignation of Ambassador to France James M. Gavin. Background materials in this folder include a memorandum on the communications satellite bill and briefing papers on domestic and foreign affairs. Of note are the transcript of a press conference conducted by Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg on August 1, 1962 and handwritten notes by the President in preparation for the press conference. 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-057-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of July 23, 1962 (News Conference 39). The President began the press conference by announcing that part of the conference was being broadcast across the Atlantic Ocean by the Telstar communications satellite. He then stated the importance of the satellite to provide fast communication, resulting in peace and security for all people. Following this statement the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including a possible peace treaty between the Soviet Union and East Germany (Democratic Republic), nuclear testing by the Soviet Union, tax cut hearings, the domestic economy, foreign affairs, Martin Luther King, Jr. and segregation, strike increases, and the appointment of General Lyman Lemnitzer as Commander in Chief of U.S. Forces in Europe. Also included in this folder is a memorandum from Under Secretary of State George W. Ball clarifying U.S. nuclear policy. 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-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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-057-001
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of July 5, 1962 (News Conference 38). The President began the press conference by stating his support for two bills, one concerning foreign aid, and the second concerning medical care for the elderly. Following these statements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the Atlantic Alliance, current and future relations with the Soviet Union, the Sugar Act, a meeting between Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, the domestic economy, and the Chamizal Zone in El Paso, Texas. Background materials in this folder include a weekly agency report summarizing Peace Corps activities and 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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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-056a-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 June 27, 1962 (News Conference 37). Materials primarily consist of memorandums and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics include the recent action by Chinese Communist military forces in the Taiwan Strait area, the situation in Laos, the President's forthcoming trip to Mexico, Berlin negotiations, and United States policy towards India. Also included are draft press conference announcements and a Department of Defense publication titled "The Changing Pattern of Defense Procurement." Of note are handwritten notes and doodles by President Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-056a-006
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 June 27, 1962 (News Conference 37). Materials primarily consist of memorandums and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics include gold losses, the Canadian economy, the stock market, the President's forthcoming trip to Mexico, and the recent United States Supreme court decision banning prayer in public schools. Also included are draft press conference announcements and newspaper clippings.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-056a-005
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 June 27, 1962 (News Conference 37). Materials primarily consist of memorandums and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics include the economy, legislative record of the 87th Congress, aid to India, and recent action by Chinese Communist military forces in the Taiwan Strait area. Of note are materials relating to the recent United States Supreme court decision banning prayer in public schools.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-056a-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of June 27, 1962 (News Conference 37). The President began the press conference with a statement concerning the movement of Chinese Communist military forces into the Taiwan Strait area, warning the Peoples Republic of China that the United States would take action if an attack against the offshore islands Quemoy and Matsu threatened Taiwan. The President then reemphasized his support for the trade expansion bill, stating he felt that passage of the bill was vital to the future of the United States. Following these statements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the recent United States Supreme court decision banning prayer in public schools, plans to reduce United States troops in Europe, and Democratic Congressional support for his legislative program. Background materials in this folder include a briefing paper and memorandums for the President on foreign affairs and national security. Of note is a memorandum to President Kennedy from General Maxwell D. Taylor concerning the Joint Chiefs' of Staff reply to the President's questions regarding the defense of offshore islands in the Taiwan Strait area. 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-056a-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 June 14, 1962 (News Conference 36). 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, proposed tax cut legislation, and the balance of payments. Of note are memoranda to the President by Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Walter W. Heller concerning the current economic situation in the United States, current labor disputes, and budget deficits.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-066-012
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Tazewell Shepard, Naval Aide to the President, and consist of newspaper clippings regarding the USS Constitution traveling to the 1964 World's Fair in New York City.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-066-003
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include a television show about the Presidency, diplomatic representation in Eastern Europe, and a United Nations weekly review by Harlan Cleveland. Of note is a transcript of "The Dialogues of Allan Nevins and Henry Steele Commager" broadcast on CBS (CBS Television Network). Also included in this folder is an article by Schlesinger for the magazine Survey titled "Coexistence vs. Peace."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-014
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber, the editor of L'Express magazine; an article from the magazine The Nation titled "James Donovan and Castro;" and a report from the Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research regarding the Catholic Church. Of note is a lecture by Schlesinger at Columbia University titled "The Historian as Artist."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-011
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include the National Historical Publications Commission's new policy recommendation for the publication of historical documents, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, a viewing of the movie "Lawrence of Arabia," and an ABC television program on President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Of note is an article from The Georgia Review by James Ragland titled "Merchandisers of the First Amendment: Freedom and Responsibility of the Press in the Age of Roosevelt, 1933-1940."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-009
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include television show interviews, a summary of the 17th United Nations General Assembly, and the National Historical Publications Commission. Of note are telegrams and correspondence concerning President Franklin D. Roosevelt's experience regarding imitation of the President's voice with radio broadcasts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-008
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include United Nations weekly reviews by Harlan Cleveland, state elections, the Soviet Union, a potential meeting with leaders of major American peace organizations, and the 75th anniversary of the New York Herald Tribune European edition.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-006
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include an article titled "On the Track of the Facts," by Roberto Garcia-Pena, Latin American reactions to United States policy on the coup in Peru, a new labor code in Peru using the Taft-Hartley Law as a guideline, and the presidency and mid-term elections. Of note are two issues of El Obrero magazine distributed by the United States Embassy in Mexico City to trade unions in Mexico. This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-005
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Delegation, travel schedule for certain UN figures, and Schlesinger's published writings outside of the administration. Of note is an article by R.H.S. Crossman in Commentary titled "The New American Liberalism."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-004
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include health care for the aged, industry in the United States, Britain's entry into the Common Market, and Marietta Tree as a nominee for the New York Senate. Of note is a document titled "Statement by Law School Deans and Professors on the President's Action in Mississippi." Also included in this folder is a Washington Post article dated December 21, 1958 by Irving Brant titled "1913 Democrats Showed Today's Senate Liberals How to Break Seniority Yoke."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065a-001
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Arthur M. Schlesinger, Special Assistant to the President. Topics include a summary of an official trip taken by Schlesinger to various countries around the world; a response to a letter from Spanish historian Salvador de Madariaga; various media-related issues; and situations in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Argentina.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065-005
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Paul A. Samuelson. Topics include unemployment rate predictions and an article on economics titled "The Revised Outlook," written at the request of the London Financial Times and sent to the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-065-004
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Press Secretary Pierre Salinger. Topics include various media-related issues; a summary of a conversation between Salinger and the Soviet Ambassador to the United States Anatoliy Dobrynin; and Father Felix Morlion and Norman Cousins working for better relations between the Vatican and the Kremlin. Of note is a German newspaper clipping book amassing articles and editorials about the President's taped television Christmas message broadcast in Berlin, Germany. Also included in this folder is a transcript of a news conference dated March 19, 1964 announcing Salinger's resignation as press secretary. This folder contains some foreign language material.