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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.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-010-006
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-001-008
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0996-006
This folder contains speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy about Africa, agriculture, civil rights, the economy, education, Food For Peace, industry, labor, the religion issue, and social security during his 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF88-004
This folder contains personal correspondence and enclosures sent to Walter W. Heller by individuals whose last names begin with the letters H, I, and J. Materials include a Council of Economic Advisers staff memorandum responding to economist Hans Heinemann's article "The Tax Cut and the Danger of Inflation"; an article by Thomas F. Hady titled "The Incidence of the Personal Property Tax"; a report by Meta Heller on agricultural workers and migrants; a speech and notes by Borden Helmer on economic growth and business planning; a paper by Benjamin Higgins titled "Interregional Relations in Economic Fluctuations and Growth"; a humorous memorandum from Leo H. Irwin, Chief Counsel of the House Committee on Ways and Means, on funny things that happen on the way to a hearing; and a study by Vernon L. Israelsen titled "Investment in People: A Study in Higher Education Finance." Note that a bit of "P" correspondence is misfiled here.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-001
This folder contains a transcript of the first presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Topics included agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith with a four person panel including Robert Fleming, Stuart Novins, Charles Warren, and Sander Vanocur. Also included in this folder are newspaper clippings of editorial cartoons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-024
This folder contains a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) News transcript of the first presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of CBS.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-023
This folder contains an unofficial transcript of the first presidential debate between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, and medical care for the aged. The debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-008
This folder contains excerpts from speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the aged, agriculture, civil rights, the Cold War, defense, disarmament, economic policy, education, foreign policy, labor, natural resources, and urban affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-022
This folder contains a biographical sketch of Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and fact sheets complied by the Democratic National Committee Research Division concerning Senator Johnson’s record on various topics including agriculture, civil rights, the Cold War, defense, education, foreign policy, economy, natural resources, and social welfare.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-017
This folder contains unofficial transcripts of the first and second presidential debates between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, medical care for the aged, civil rights, the Cold War, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The first debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and the second debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in North Carolina discussing the economy, agriculture, international relations, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve growth and progress. Also included in this folder is the transcript from a question and answer session where Senator Kennedy answered questions on a variety of topics including nuclear weapons, religion, labor unions, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-014
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Indiana concerning agriculture, education, the economy, international relations, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is a transcript of Senator Kennedy’s appearance on a WTTV telecast in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-011
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning Communism, agricultural issues, social services legislation, education, the economy, and the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-002
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy and transcripts of question and answer sessions in California, Oregon, and Washington. Topics include the economy, agricultural issues, international relations, national security and defense, natural resources, energy, education, and labor. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule for September 6-7, 1960.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-011
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party; education; the aged; the Peace Corps; agriculture; communism; natural resources; unemployment and the economy; and preparations for the Presidential Inauguration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-010
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include education; American prestige abroad; the aged; agriculture; communism; civil rights; and unemployment and the economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-005
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party, natural resources, agriculture, international relations, education, the economy, and unemployment in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-008
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Maryland, Oregon, and Washington by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the educational system, the importance of voters in primary elections, the agricultural program, issues affecting the aged, the economy, and labor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-010
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign, Africa, agriculture, civil rights, economic growth, education, foreign policy, the minimum wage, organized crime, Poland, social security, urban renewal, and youth. Also included in this folder is Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedule for Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri.