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Walter W. Heller Personal Papers
WWHPP-037-018
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Walter W. Heller Personal Papers
WWHPP-037-016
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Walter W. Heller Personal Papers
WWHPP-032-012
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Lee C. White
JFKWHSFLCW-004-011
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF28-022
This folder contains a small selection of memoranda and outlines by Council of Economic Advisers staff. Topics include interest rates, the federal deficit, assumptions underlying the President's tax proposals, and a methodology for tracking economic activity in national defense emergencies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF28-021
This folder contains miscellaneous economic data and statistics compiled by Walter W. Heller. There are typed tables as well as handwritten notes and charts. Some topics include employment, the federal budget, wages and productivity, retail sales, and a comparison of debt and expenditures for New York State versus the United States overall.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-090-006
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of the Treasury. Materials consist of a memorandum and report to the President from Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon on measures to improve the balance of payments. Also included is a memoradum and report to the President from Director of the Bureau of the Budget Kermit Gordon regarding the Second Quarterly Report on International Transactions of the Federal Government.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-004
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's State of the Union message that was addressed to Congress at The House of Representative in Washington, D.C. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his concerns regarding the present state of economic recession, the depreciating value of the American dollar, the need for federal aid in education and scientific research, and the need for Congress to respond to certain national matters, including civil rights and clean water supplies. The President also addresses the possible spread of communism in Asia and Latin America, the need to restore peace in the Republic of the Congo, and his plan for Cold War diplomacy, which involved focusing on new military, economic and political tools in order to meet any challenges from the Soviet Union or Communist China. Materials in this folder include various memorandums from the White House, as well as a second draft and a press copy of the address. Of note are memoranda handwritten by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-003
This folder contains a reading copy of President Kennedy's State of the Union message that was addressed to Congress at The House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. This reading copy includes handwritten notations by the President. In his speech President Kennedy discusses his concerns regarding the present state of economic recession, the depreciating value of the American dollar, the need for federal aid in education and scientific research, and the need for Congress to respond to certain national matters, including civil rights and clean water supplies. The President also addresses the possible spread of communism in Asia and Latin America, the need to restore peace in the Republic of the Congo, and his plan for Cold War diplomacy, which involved focusing on new military, economic and political tools in order to meet any challenges from the Soviet Union or Communist China.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-076-007
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Topics include the 1965 budget; fiscal trends in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; price increases and a rise in the CPI (Consumer Price Index); and a copy of an article titled, "Conversations on International Finance," with comments by the CEA.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-092-010
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, after Cabinet meetings. Topics include the Federal budget, civilian employment in the executive branch, and the balance of payments. Also included in this folder is a statement by the President to Cabinet officers and agency heads on the 1962 and 1963 budget outlook.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-110-006
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the activities and operations of the United States Industrial Payroll Savings Committee. Materials in this folder include letters from President Kennedy to committee members thanking them for their leadership and congratulating them on the recent increase in employee purchases of U.S. Savings Bonds.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0914-008
This folder contains correspondence regarding the federal budget for rural electrification; a transcript of President John F. Kennedy's 1961 message to the Congress on the Administration's program for economic recovery and growth; and correspondence related to the President's 1961 message to the Congress on taxation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-054-015
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of July 19, 1961 (News Conference 14). President Kennedy began the press conference by reading a statement concerning the situation in Germany following Communist threats to close the border to East Berlin. He then made several brief announcements concerning the Untied States economy; and announced that he would not be attending the Inter-American Economic and Social Council in Montevideo, Uruguay, but would send a delegation led by Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon in his place. Following these statements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including federal aid to education, defense expenditures and funds, the Freedom Riders movement, and Undersecretary of State Chester Bowles. Background materials in this folder consist of draft press conference announcements, the President's reading copy of his statement on Germany and Berlin, and a memorandum concerning the Department of State and Undersecretary of State Chester Bowles. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-088a-014
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of the Treasury. Topics include the balance of payments, gold reserves, the European Monetary Agreement, and a conversation between Bernard M. Baruch and Under Secretary of the Treasury Robert V. Roosa. Also included in this folder is an address by the President to Congress concerning the 1962 Federal budget and a paper by Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon titled, "The Administration's Financial Program Thus Far."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-056a-001
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of June 14, 1962 (News Conference 36). Materials primarily consist of department and agency reports and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. Topics include the economy, the Federal budget, the space program, labor disputes, and agriculture. Of note is a memorandum to President Kennedy from George Meany, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), regarding the recent economic developments in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF78-002
This folder contains material pertaining to the Cabinet Committee on Balance of Payments, an informal group that was established to address problems relating to the balance of payments and gold. Walter W. Heller represented the Council of Economic Advisers on the committee. This file contains general information on the balance of payments. Types of material include correspondence, memoranda, press releases, news articles, papers, speeches, and drafts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF78-001
This folder contains material pertaining to the Cabinet Committee on Balance of Payments, an informal group that was established to address problems relating to the balance of payments and gold. Walter W. Heller represented the Council of Economic Advisers on the committee. Half of the file consists of drafts and the final version of the Special Message on Balance of Payments, given in July 1963, while the remaining material post-dates that event and includes papers by Walter S. Salant and Warren Smith that provide an historical perspective on the U.S. balance of payments and assess the future outlook for the 1960s.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF87-006
This folder contains typed questions and answers and talking points about various topics related to the tax program of the Kennedy administration, such as tax cuts, business profits, steel, budget deficits, inflation, and the federal debt.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-042-008
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address to the Economic Club of New York at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. In his speech the President discusses the federal budget for 1964, the possibility of a tax deficit, and potential criteria for new tax legislation. He also identifies three courses of action for the federal government to confront the country's economic problems: improve education, expand civilian research and technology, and increase incentives for private expenditures. Materials in this folder include a reading copy with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech, in addition to research notes, covers of relevant printed material, and various memoranda of suggested remarks from Under Secretary of the Treasury Henry Fowler.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-030
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's radio and television address regarding the national economy. In his speech the President discusses the increased gross national product, increased rate of production, decreased unemployment rate, and safeguards against inflation in the wake of the 1958 and 1960-1961 recessions. The President also proposes five directives to strengthen the economy: an investment tax credit, legislation to increase public works, legislation to provide youth employment opportunities, the renewal of unemployment compensation funds, and the enlargement of foreign markets. Materials in this folder include a draft, reading copy with charts used in the address, and press copies of the speech, in addition to a copy of a statement on the public's perception of taxes by American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) President George Meany. Of note are several items with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-060-004
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of July 17, 1963 (News Conference 58). The President began the press conference with an update on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty negotiations occurring in Moscow between the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union, and expressed satisfaction at their progress. He then announced the preliminary budget results for fiscal year 1963 and urged a reduction and revision of taxes in order to further boost the economy. Following the announcements the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the space program, Cuba, civil rights demonstrations, and the current economic state of the country. Background materials in this folder include briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-057-013
This folder contains background material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, for the President's News Conference of September 13, 1962 (News Conference 43). Materials primarily consist of memorandums and briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs. Topics include the economy, 1963 fiscal year appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration, and foreign aid. Of note is a joint report from the Atomic Energy Commission, Department of Defense, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration titled, "Status Report on Trapped Electrons from the Starfish High Altitude Nuclear Test," and a memorandum from the Department of Justice regarding the occurrence of violence with voter registration efforts in Georgia and Mississippi and the admittance of James Meredith to the University of Mississippi.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-072-012
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Department of Commerce. Topics include the 1964 New York World's Fair, the early release of Federal highway funds to the States, and U.S. cotton imports. Of note is a report titled, "1962 Outlook and 1961 Year-End Economic Review," by Secretary of Commerce Luther B. Hodges. Also included in this folder is a booklet by the Alliance for Progress (Alianza para el Progreso) titled, ""El Progreso del Pueblo," a monthly newsletter for First National Bank, and a report titled, "Saline Water Conversion," by Stanford Research Institute (SRI). This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-071-013
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Bureau of the Budget. Topics include congressional actions on appropriation bills for fiscal year 1964, civilian employment in the executive branch, the executive pay line, international transactions for fiscal years 1962-1965, and recommended planning figures for the 1965 federal budget.