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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-TGW-01
In this interview Wicker discusses early impressions of John F. Kennedy [JFK], 1952–1961; Lyndon B. Johnson campaigning for JFK in the South, 1960; Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge’s 1960 presidential campaign; JFK and Johnson in the August 1960 special session of Congress; Wicker’s first interview with President JFK for the New York Times, 1961; building a rapport with JFK’s staff; various Times articles, by Wicker and others, about the Kennedy Administration and White House reactions to them; Wicker’s arguments with Pierre E.G. Salinger over certain articles; year-end briefings in Palm Beach; and President JFK’s press conferences, among other issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-038
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties, the economy, social services, and the role of the United States as the leader of the free world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-030
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at New York University in Washington Square, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the differences between the political parties, the failures of the Eisenhower administration, and the need for new solutions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Mount Clemens, Michigan, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech, the Senator discusses the differences between the political parties, the decline in American prestige abroad, and the need to meet the challenges of the 1960s. There is also a press release that gives examples of how the Eisenhower Administration has suppressed public information.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-017
This folder contains a draft of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Young Democrats dinner in Jackson, Mississippi. In his speech the Senator discusses foreign and domestic policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and a need for strong leadership to fight the growing threat of communism. The draft includes notations by the Senator. Also included in this folder are notes by Senator Kennedy and a newspaper article discussing the Senator’s position on the Supreme Court case upholding school desegregation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0810-008
This folder contains a memorandum titled The Catholic Vote in 1952 and 1956, written in Spring 1956, which contains "an analysis of available statistics and polls indicating the strength of the Catholic vote in key states and cities, its division among the Republican and Democratic parties, and the significance to the Democratic party of reversing in 1956 the 1952 Republican trend among Catholic voters." There is also an analysis of Al Smith's performance in the 1928 election, and excerpts from Smith's statements on religion.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-028
This folder contains copies of press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s address at a Democratic rally in Owensboro, Kentucky. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration including economic issues, foreign policy, the need for greater Democratic leadership, and the 1956 presidential campaign. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-026
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech in San Francisco, California, at the Fairmont Hotel in support of the Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver 1956 presidential campaign ticket, and a draft of his speech to California Democrats. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration and its handling of economic and labor issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Heritage of Franklin Roosevelt." In this speech, likely written in 1958, the Senator discusses the legacy of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and challenges ahead for the Democratic Party.