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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KGH-02
In this interview Heath discusses how she came to join the Office of Education; the leadership within the Office of Education and different ideas on how it should be run; other agencies within the Department of Health, Education and Welfare [HEW]; changes in the status and administration of HEW; various pieces of education legislation; the 1954 Supreme Court decision on separate but equal and segregation in schools; international education affairs; the reasons for pushing for general school aid over categorical aid; the 1955 White House conference on education; coalescing all the organizations within HEW into one voice for the Department; working with other Departments; the International Labor Organization and the United Nations; getting political support from the different presidential Administrations; the nationalization of the Suez Canal; the shift to considering social matters in a much broader context; the impact of the Sputnik launch on the Office of Education; and the National Defense Education Act, among other issues.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-019-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate approaches to reducing the nation's dairy surplus and the effectiveness of the dairy herds buyout in the 1985 farm bill. The episode aired on Friday, June 8, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-187-002
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks upon the signing of the Feed Grains Bill in the White House Fish Room. In his speech the President explains the act, which extends the Feed Grains program for an additional two years in order to decrease the excessive surplus, and discusses how this legislation and the hopeful passage of the upcoming wheat referendum will help maintain the primacy of family farms in the country's agricultural system.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-094-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks in the White House Rose Garden to participants of the World Food Forum concerning the administration’s plans to maintain agricultural production, increase consumption, maintain farmers’ incomes, and cooperate with international markets.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-083-006
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the White House South Lawn to representatives of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committees. In his speech President Kennedy characterizes the country’s agricultural sector as a source of national pride, and discusses the necessity to protect the interests of both farmers and consumers.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-05-17-B
AR21, ST10, KN17
Moving image
Television Network Columbia Broadcasting System Collection
TNC-172
CBS (Columbia Broadcasting System) motion picture of the first presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon from CBS studios, Chicago, Illinois. During the debate, Senator Kennedy states, "I don't believe in big government, but I believe in effective governmental action." Each candidate makes an opening statement of eight minutes and a closing statement of three minutes. Howard K. Smith moderates. Sander Vanocur, Charles Warren, Stuart Novins, and Bob Fleming question the candidates after their opening remarks. The subject of the debate is domestic policy, and issues raised include education, health care, farming, the economy, labor, and the Cold War. See "Freedom of Communications, Senate Report 994, Part 3, Kennedy - Nixon on Radio and Television, 73-92." Sponsored and presented by: "ABC, CBS, NBC Television Networks and Their Affiliated Stations." CBS No. 600926. Copyright restrictions apply.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-04-04-F
KN14
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-010-007
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-010-006
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-010-005
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-001-008
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-001-006
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-213-005
This folder contains Department of State telegrams regarding tariff negotiations; the TEA (Trade Expansion Act) and GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade); agricultural trade negotiations; a friendship treaty between France and Germany (also known as the Élysée Treaty); and discussions between Belgium, the Netherlands, and others on Great Britain’s entry into the Common Market (also known as the European Economic Community).
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-036
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in London, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals for leadership and change, and discusses political party divisions on economic issues, including those related to the agricultural industry.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-033
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Dayton, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the failure of the Republican administration to address economic concerns in the agricultural industry, and a need for a foreign policy program to fight the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-053
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a courthouse in Terre Haute, Indiana during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses economic concerns, including those relating to the agricultural industry; differences between the political parties; and a need for Democratic leadership.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF26-015
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning a beef purchase program started by the Department of Agriculture. Types of items include memoranda and a chart.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF26-014
This folder contains material compiled by Walter W. Heller concerning imported beef and its effect on the domestic cattle industry. Types of items include letters, memoranda, and notes.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-038-019
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to participants of the World Food Forum in the White House Rose Garden regarding the administration's plans to maintain agricultural production, increase consumption, sustain farmers' incomes, and cooperate with international markets.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-037-037
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to the representatives of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committees on the South Lawn of the White House. In his speech the President characterizes the country's agricultural sector as a source of national pride, and discusses the necessity to protect the interests of both farmers and consumers.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-018
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Huron, South Dakota. In his speech the Senator discusses bi-partisan leadership and the United States economy, and a need for legislation to strengthen the agricultural industry. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-017
This file contains a draft of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Jefferson-Jackson day dinner in Bismarck, North Dakota. In his speech the Senator discusses bi-partisan leadership and the United States economy, and a need for legislation to strengthen the agricultural industry. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy. Also included are drafts of speeches for Jefferson-Jackson day dinners in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-016
This file contains reading copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Indianapolis, Indiana. In his speech the Senator discusses domestic economic issues and a need for legislation to aid in the rehabilitation of the agricultural industry. Of note is a copy with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-013
This file contains copies, reading copies, and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Des Moines, Iowa. In his speech the Senator discusses domestic economic issues and a need for legislation to aid in the rehabilitation of the agricultural industry. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.