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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-SEH-01
In this interview Harris discusses his work as an economic adviser to John F. Kennedy [JFK]; his interactions with JFK both before and after he became President; JFK’s evolving economic policies and how they were influenced over time; the interaction between the Council of Economic Advisers and the Department of the Treasury on various issues; and several different economic programs under President JFK, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CEA-01
Members of the Council of Economic Advisers discuss the Council of Economic Advisers under President Kennedy, the recession issue, the budget, and the relationship between the Treasury and Federal Reserve, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RFK-01
In this interview Robert F. Kennedy [RFK] discusses beginning John F. Kennedy's [JFK] presidential Administration with no political obligations; carefully picking Cabinet members, specifically Secretaries of State, Defense, and Treasury; RFK’s decision on what role to play in JFK’s Administration; JFK’s unhappiness with Dean Rusk as Secretary of State; JFK’s advisers and other presidential appointments; Cabinet meetings; Department of Justice organization under RFK; the first 100 days of the Kennedy Administration; the role of the Vice President, according to RFK; JFK’s relationship with Lyndon B. Johnson and why JFK put Johnson on the ticket in 1960; what JFK was most concerned with as President; domestic programs versus foreign affairs in the Kennedy Administration; Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.’s role during JFK’s presidency; the Bay of Pigs, the aftermath, and its effect on JFK; how JFK approached problems as President; dealing with Georgi Bolshakov; negotiating with the Soviet Union in Vienna, over Laos and Cuba, etc.; JFK’s relationship with foreign heads of state; State Department staff and U.S. Ambassadors; the military coup in Vietnam; the Berlin crisis of the summer of 1961 and the Berlin Wall; RFK’s 1961 trip to the Ivory Coast; and Soviet and American nuclear testing, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CDD-01
Dillon discusses his role as a Republican in JFK's Administration and his personal relationship with JFK, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-01-09-A
AR31
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-02-16-C
AR16, ST08, KN12
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-69-3-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with newly appointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James A. Reed (right of President Kennedy) and guests during Assistant Secretary Reed's swearing-in ceremony. Front Row (L-R): Mr. Reed's daughter Rosmunde Reed, his wife Julia Reed, his son Craig C. Reed, President Kennedy, Mr. Reed, his eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed (order undetermined), Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon (standing between Candace and Susan H. Reed), and Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-69-2-62
James A. Reed receives an item from an unidentified man during his swearing-in ceremony as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in the Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Assistant Secretary Reed's wife, Julia Reed (third from left), and other guests look on. A portrait of George Washington, painted by Gilbert Stuart ca. 1805, hangs on wall above the mantelpiece with model of the U.S.F. "Constitution."
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-69-1-62
James A. Reed shakes hands with President John F. Kennedy after being sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Assistant Secretary Reed's family looks on, including his wife Julia Reed (left of President Kennedy), his daughter Rosmunde Reed (fourth from left), and his son Craig C. Reed (seventh from left). Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller (back to camera) stands at far right; Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon (partially hidden, fourth from right) stands in front of Assistant Executive Clerk Miller. Also present at the ceremony are Mr. Reed's eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1060-013
This folder contains a transcript of a press conference given by President-elect John F. Kennedy at his home in Washington, D.C. announcing the appointment of current Under Secretary of State C. Douglas Dillon as Secretary of the Treasury. Following President-elect Kennedy’s announcement is a statement by Under Secretary Dillon and questions from the press regarding his appointment.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20160
President John F. Kennedy and guests laugh during the swearing-in ceremony for Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James A. Reed. Front Row (L-R): Assistant Secretary Reed's daughter Rosmunde Reed, his wife Julia Reed, his son Craig C. Reed, President Kennedy, Mr. Reed, his eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed (order undetermined), Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon (partially hidden between Candace and Susan H. Reed), and Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20159
President John F. Kennedy (far left) and guests laugh during the swearing-in ceremony for Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James A. Reed. Front Row (L-R): Assistant Secretary Reed's daughter Rosmunde Reed, his wife Julia Reed, President Kennedy, Mr. Reed, his eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed (order undetermined), Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon (standing behind Candace and Susan H. Reed), and Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20158
President John F. Kennedy visits with newly appointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James A. Reed (right of President Kennedy), his family, and other guests during Assistant Secretary Reed's swearing-in ceremony in the Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Members of Mr. Reed's family include: wife Julia Reed (left of President Kennedy), daughter Rosmunde Reed (third from left), son Craig C. Reed (fourth from left), and eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed (right of Mr. Reed, order undetermined). Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon stands between Candace and Susan H. Reed.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20157
James A. Reed (right) shakes hands with President John F. Kennedy after being sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Members of Assistant Secretary Reed's family look on, including (front row, L-R): daughter Rosmunde Reed, wife Julia Reed, and son Craig C. Reed. Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller (back to camera) stands at far right. Also present at the ceremony are Mr. Reed's eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C20156
James A. Reed (right of President John F. Kennedy) is sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller (back to camera) officiates. President Kennedy watches alongside members of Assistant Secretary Reed's family, including (front row, L-R): daughter Rosmunde Reed, wife Julia Reed, and son Craig C. Reed. Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon observes fourth from right. Also present at the ceremony are Mr. Reed's eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7651-E
President John F. Kennedy attends the swearing-in ceremony for Treasurer of the United States, Kathryn E. Granahan; members of Mrs. Granahan's family are also in attendance. Left to right: President Kennedy; Mrs. Granahan (writing); Representative William J. Green, Jr. of Pennsylvania (in back); brother-in-law, Lee J. Kennedy; grandnephew, Richard Magrath (in front); niece, Kathryn Kennedy Magrath; nephew-in-law, Richard P. Magrath (in back, partially hidden); three unidentified persons; Secretary of the Treasury, C. Douglas Dillon. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7651-D
President John F. Kennedy visits with newly-appointed Treasurer of the United States, Kathryn E. Granahan, and her family at Mrs. Granahan's swearing-in ceremony. Left to right: Mrs. Granahan; Representative William J. Green, Jr. (Pennsylvania); brother-in-law, Lee J. Kennedy; grandnephews, Lee Magrath and Richard Magrath (both in front); President Kennedy; niece, Kathryn Kennedy Magrath; two unidentified persons (one in back, mostly hidden); Secretary of the Treasury, C. Douglas Dillon. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7651-B
President John F. Kennedy visits with newly-appointed Treasurer of the United States, Kathryn E. Granahan, at her swearing-in ceremony; members of Mrs. Granahan's family are also in attendance. Left to right: President Kennedy; Mrs. Granahan; Representative William J. Green, Jr. of Pennsylvania (in back, mostly hidden); grandnephew, Richard Magrath (in front); brother-in-law, Lee J. Kennedy; niece, Kathryn Kennedy Magrath; nephew-in-law, Richard P. Magrath (in back, mostly hidden); three unidentified persons; Secretary of the Treasury, C. Douglas Dillon. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. [Please see the President’s schedule for a complete list of attendees.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7050-D
President John F. Kennedy visits with newly appointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James A. Reed (right of President Kennedy) and guests during Assistant Secretary Reed's swearing-in ceremony. Front Row (L-R): Mr. Reed's daughter Rosmunde Reed, his wife Julia Reed, President Kennedy, Mr. Reed, his eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed (order undetermined), Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon (partially hidden between Candace and Susan H. Reed), and Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7050-C
President John F. Kennedy (far left) and guests laugh during the swearing-in ceremony for Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James A. Reed. Assistant Secretary Reed (right of President Kennedy) stands with his daughters, Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed (order undetermined), and Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon (third from right). Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7050-B
President John F. Kennedy visits with newly appointed Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James A. Reed (right of President Kennedy), his family, and other guests during Assistant Secretary Reed's swearing-in ceremony in the Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C. Members of Mr. Reed's family include: wife Julia Reed (left of President Kennedy), daughter Rosmunde Reed (third from left), son Craig C. Reed (fourth from left), and eldest daughters Candace Reed and Susan H. Reed (right of Mr. Reed, order undetermined). Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon stands in the back row, first from right. [Ink bleed-through at upper left of image is original to file print.]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7050-A
James A. Reed (far right) is sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; Assistant Executive Clerk of the White House Herbert L. Miller (back to camera) officiates. President John F. Kennedy watches alongside members of Assistant Secretary Reed's family, including (front row, L-R): daughter Rosmunde Reed, wife Julia Reed, and son Craig C. Reed. Cabinet Room, White House, Washington, D.C.