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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HHH-01
Humphrey discusses first impressions of JFK, their shared service on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, political wrangling over the Democratic vice presidential candidacy in 1956, 1960 Democratic primaries and Presidential election.
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.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JAB-01
Baker discusses the National Farmers’ Union’s involvement in the 1960 Democratic National Convention, John F. Kennedy’s positions on agricultural issues during the presidential campaign, and Kennedy administration agricultural policy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CBA-01
Albert talks about a range of political and legislative issues during John F. Kennedy’s time in Congress and as president.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-05-20-A
AR07
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-08-A
AR10
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WWC-01
Cochrane discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) agricultural views, the Agricultural Act of 1961’s procedural approach, and the relationship between JFK and the Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HB-01
Bertsch discusses John F. Kennedy’s (JFK) views on agriculture, the successes of the Farmers Home Administration during JFK’s presidency, and the tone that JFK set in government, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KMB-03
Birkhead discusses specific agriculture legislation during the Kennedy administration, including among others the 1962 farm bill and 1963 wheat referendum, and Southern members of Congress, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-KMB-02
Birkhead discusses his work on Lyndon Baines Johnson’s speech-writing team during his vice-presidential campaign in 1960, his duties as Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Liaison, and 1961 feed grains legislation, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-RGL-01
This interview focuses on the efforts to win farmers’ support during the 1960 presidential campaign and legislation concerning agricultural issues during the Kennedy administration.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-OLF-02
Freeman discusses the USDA’s role in feeding the poor and John F. Kennedy’s stance on agriculture, among other issues.
Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-PBE-07
Eldelman discusses the 1966 New York transit strike, the 1966 minimum wage bill, and reflects on his work for Robert F. Kennedy, among other issues.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-EWIP-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 Democratic primary and general election in Wisconsin and the Kennedy administration’s legislative program, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-HDN-01
This interview focuses on the relationship of the National Grange and other farm organizations to the Kennedy administration, the 1960 presidential election, and the 1960 presidential campaign, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CSM-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 Democratic National Convention, the 1960 presidential campaign, and agricultural issues that arose during the Kennedy administration, among other topics.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-011-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Robert J. "Bob" Dole of Kansas debate regulations permitting expanded irradiation of food (the practice of exposing food to low-level radiation). The episode aired on Wednesday, August 26, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-010
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate low interest loans to the Soviet Union and a failed legislative amendment proposed by Senator Jesse Helms of North Carolina to offer similar low interest loans to American farmers. The episode aired on Monday, August 13, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-022-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate whether a farm bill should include a provision to reform the federal government's peanut program, which requires farmers to obtain a license to grow and sell peanuts. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 1, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19C-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 19B.3. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. They continue to discuss prospective legislation by congressional Republicans that would present a competing policy on agriculture.Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19C, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19C, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19C.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19B-3
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. They discuss prospective legislation by congressional Republicans that would present a competing policy on agriculture.The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 19C.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19B, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19B-1
The recording of this conversation begins on Dictation Belt 19A.5. Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico. They continue to discuss prospective wheat legislation. Senator Anderson advises President Kennedy on possible political concerns and an approach to further discussions about the legislation.Machine noise follows the conversation.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19B, which contains additional sound recording(s) following this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19B, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19B.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19B
Dictation Belt 19B contains three sound recordings. The recording of the conversation in item 19B.1 begins on Dictation Belt 19A.5. Item 19B.1 is a sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico. They continue to discuss prospective wheat legislation. Senator Anderson advises President Kennedy on possible political concerns and an approach to further discussions about the legislation. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 19B.2 is a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. In preparation for President Kennedy’s press conference, they discuss a strategy on wheat policy following a vote by farmers. Item 19B.3 is a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman. They discuss prospective legislation by congressional Republicans that would present a competing policy on agriculture. The recording of this conversation ends abruptly and continues on Dictation Belt 19C.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19A-5
Sound recording of part of a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico. They discuss prospective wheat legislation.The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. The recording of this conversation continues on Dictation Belt 19B.1.
Transcript included. This sound recording was originally recorded on Dictation Belt 19A, which contains additional sound recording(s) preceding this one. To hear all of the recordings on the Dictation Belt, see Digital Identifier: JFKPOF-TPH-19A, Title: Telephone recordings: Dictation Belt 19A.
Sound recording
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-TPH-19A
Dictation Belt 19A contains five sound recordings. Item 19A.1 is a telephone conversation held on May 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss the nomination of William J. Crockett, the work of William H. Orrick, relations with Haiti and its President François Duvalier, and plans for Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to travel to Scandinavia. Machine noise precedes the conversation. Item 19A.2 is a telephone conversation held on May 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Secretary of State Dean Rusk. They discuss test ban negotiations. Item 19A.3 is a telephone conversation held on May 16, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and NASA astronaut Major Gordon Cooper. President Kennedy congratulates Major Cooper on his orbital flight. Item 19A.4 is a telephone conversation held on May 17, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John W. McCormack. They discuss plans to hold a congressional reception in honor of NASA astronaut Major Gordon Cooper. Machine noise follows the conversation. Item 19A.5 is a telephone conversation held on May 22, 1963, between President John F. Kennedy and Senator Clinton P. Anderson of New Mexico. They discuss prospective wheat legislation. The recording begins in mid-conversation and ends abruptly. The recording of this conversation continues on Dictation Belt 19B.Transcript included. Each item listed above is also available individually as an excerpt derived from this full-length digitized recording. See Related Records for more information.