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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-WM-01
This interview focuses on John F. Kennedy’s time as a senator, the Kennedy administration’s foreign policy, and legislation on labor and education, among other topics.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-08-A
AR25, KN20
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-057
This file contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a city fund raising dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the correlation between progress at home and abroad, and asks for the voters' help in achieving the type of country he desires for his children, "a strong America in a world of peace."
Textual folder
John F. Kraft Personal Papers
JFKRPP-153-003
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23132
President John F. Kennedy (at microphones) delivers remarks to participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders; participant Eric Lloyd Harris, of Jamaica (face obscured by microphones), stands with group at right. Standing right of President Kennedy: Latin America Specialist of the U.S. Department of Labor, Joaquin A. Bazan, Jr.; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany (in back). The Executive Office Building is visible in background. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. [See also American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Records: AFLCIOREC-009-012 and AFLCIOREC-009-013.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23131
President John F. Kennedy (at microphones) delivers remarks to participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders. Latin America Specialist of the U.S. Department of Labor, Joaquin A. Bazan, Jr., stands right of President Kennedy; participant Eric Lloyd Harris, of Jamaica (in back, holding rolled document), stands with group in center. Standing at far right (L-R): President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; Vice President of the AFL-CIO and Secretary-Treasurer of the AIFLD, Joseph Beirne; Executive Director of the AIFLD and Inter-American Representative of the AFL-CIO, Serafino Romualdi. The Executive Office Building is visible in background. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. [See also American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Records: AFLCIOREC-009-012 and AFLCIOREC-009-013.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23130
President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany (at microphones), delivers remarks to participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders. President John F. Kennedy looks on from right; participant Eric Lloyd Harris, of Jamaica (face obscured by microphones), stands with group in center. Standing at far right (L-R): Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; Vice President of the AFL-CIO and Secretary-Treasurer of the AIFLD, Joseph Beirne; Executive Director of the AIFLD and Inter-American Representative of the AFL-CIO, Serafino Romualdi. The Executive Office Building is visible in background. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. [See also American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Records: AFLCIOREC-009-012 and AFLCIOREC-009-013.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23129
President John F. Kennedy (at microphones) delivers remarks to participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders; participant Eric Lloyd Harris, of Jamaica (wearing bow tie), stands with group in center. Standing behind President Kennedy at right (L-R): Latin America Specialist of the U.S. Department of Labor, Joaquin A. Bazan, Jr.; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; Vice President of the AFL-CIO and Secretary-Treasurer of the AIFLD, Joseph Beirne; Executive Director of the AIFLD and Inter-American Representative of the AFL-CIO, Serafino Romualdi. The Executive Office Building is visible in background. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. [See also American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Records: AFLCIOREC-009-012 and AFLCIOREC-009-013.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23128
President John F. Kennedy (center right, back to camera) delivers remarks to participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders. Standing in foreground at right, with backs to camera (R-L): President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany; Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; Vice President of the AFL-CIO and Secretary-Treasurer of the AIFLD, Joseph Beirne; Executive Director of the AIFLD and Inter-American Representative of the AFL-CIO, Serafino Romualdi. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. [See also American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Records: AFLCIOREC-009-012 and AFLCIOREC-009-013.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23127
Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg (at microphones), delivers remarks to participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders. President John F. Kennedy looks on from left; participant Eric Lloyd Harris, of Jamaica (in back, wearing bow tie), stands left of President Kennedy. Standing at far right: Latin America Specialist of the U.S. Department of Labor, Joaquin A. Bazan, Jr.; Vice President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and Secretary-Treasurer of the AIFLD, Joseph Beirne; Executive Director of the AIFLD and Inter-American Representative of the AFL-CIO, Serafino Romualdi; White House Secret Service agent, Jack Ready. The Executive Office Building is visible in background. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. [See also American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Records: AFLCIOREC-009-012 and AFLCIOREC-009-013.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23126
Visit of participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders on the West Wing Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy looks on as participant Eric Lloyd Harris, of Jamaica (at microphones), reads a letter of appreciation on behalf of the first class of the AIFLD. [See also American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Records: AFLCIOREC-009-012 and AFLCIOREC-009-013.]
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C23125
Visit of participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders on the West Wing Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. President John F. Kennedy (center right) shakes hands with participant Eric Lloyd Harris, of Jamaica; President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), George Meany, stands at far right. [See also American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Records: AFLCIOREC-009-012 and AFLCIOREC-009-013.]
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-004
This folder contains excerpts and press releases of speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy. Topics include nuclear weapons testing, urban affairs, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States, federal student loans, the Democratic Party’s farm program, Africa, and the labor movement. Also included is a speech concerning a gap in achievements in agriculture, military, education, and space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1061-017
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
JFKCAMP1960-1059-012
This folder contains a press release and a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Oregon concerning education, organized labor, legislation, the economy, international relations, and Communism.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1058-020
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan concerning industry, unemployment, organized labor, the economy, education, international relations, Communism, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s itinerary for a campaign trip to Michigan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-012
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning education, Communism, social security, the aged, international relations, employment, and discrepancies between Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s voting record and campaign platform. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule and travel itinerary for Illinois.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-011
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the economy, labor, international relations, education, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and improve domestic policies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-010
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, education, legislation, civil rights, the economy, labor, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City and Pennsylvania discussing labor, industry, the economy, international relations, legislation, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-008
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, civil rights, labor, the economy, international relations, and education.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1035-005
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.