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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JKJ-01
In this interview Javits discusses first meeting John F. Kennedy [JFK] in 1946; working with JFK in the House of Representatives on housing and veterans issues and in the Senate on different pieces of legislation; the confrontation between Javits and JFK in the Senate on medicare; social interactions with Senator JFK; JFK’s occasional “offbeat position;” the 1960 presidential election; and JFK’s sense of humor, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel: A Miracle of Progress,” given at the B’nai Zion 50th anniversary dinner held at the Commodore Hotel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses Israel’s role in the Middle East and regional tensions caused by nationalism and the growing threat of communism.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-012
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel - A Land of Paradoxes,” given at the Temple B’rith Kodesh in Rochester, New York. In the speech he discusses the intellectual achievements of the State of Israel and foreign policy concerns in the Middle East. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “American Leadership for Peace in the Middle East,” given at a Zionists of America convention at the Statler Hilton Hotel in New York City. In his speech he discusses Israel’s history, offers his support for all Middle Eastern countries, and argues against an arms race between Israel and other nations in the Middle East.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-53-61
President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Mongi Slim, President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and United States Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson greet delegates to the General Assembly of the UN at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. Golda Meir, Foreign Minister of Israel, stands across from Mrs. Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-52-61
President John F. Kennedy greets Golda Meir, Foreign Minister of Israel, at a reception for delegates to the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. Secretary of State Dean Rusk and United States Ambassador to the UN Adlai Stevenson look on.