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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Harris Wofford
JFKWHSFHW-010-023
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF43-016
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on a Department of Labor draft bill to authorize training and employment programs for youth including on-the-job and other appropriate training, local public service programs, and conservation programs. The legislation was known as the Youth Employment Opportunities Act of 1961.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF44-005
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on a Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) draft bill to extend and improve the public assistance and child welfare services programs of the Social Security Act. The legislation was known as the Public Welfare Amendments of 1962. The file also includes another HEW draft bill to improve the quality of elementary and secondary education, called the Improvement of Educational Quality Act of 1962.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-004
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks of welcome to the graduating class of Glen Lake High School of Glen Lake, Michigan on the lawn outside the President's office.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's greeting to White House Seminar students at Constitution Hall. In his speech the President welcomes the students to the sphere of public service, addresses several myths regarding government employment, and describes the upcoming summer as an educational experience to learn about the intricacies of government from the inside. Materials in this folder include a memorandum of suggested remarks from Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., an outline containing Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen's initials with handwritten notations by the President, and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a program for and a press release describing the White House Summer Seminar.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-022
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks on the South Lawn of the White House to participants in the White House Seminar in Government. In his speech the President compares the complex problems facing the United States in the 1960s to those of past eras, and suggests that the solutions to these crises can only be achieved through the mass participation of the American citizenry in democratic practices. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech and a memorandum of suggested remarks from Special Assistant to the President and speechwriter Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-046-014
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to participants in the 1963 Girls' Nation program, an annual civic training event designed to develop leadership in American citizens and educate participants about the country's system of government.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-106-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Science Clubs of America 21st annual Talent Search for high school students. Materials in this folder include a program, promotional poster, list of projects, and booklet of biographical information on winners and participants selected for the "honors group."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-110-022
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the White House Seminar Program for summer students and interns. Materials in this folder include itineraries for various events for the program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-014
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech celebrating the tenth anniversary of Freedom House in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and materials pertaining to the operation of Freedom House. In his speech the Senator addresses the importance of Freedom House as a community organization by supporting education and providing opportunities for low-income youth. Of note is a copy of the speech containing notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-095-013
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the 1963 Girls' Nation program, a project sponsored by the American Legion designed to develop leadership in American citizens and educate participants about the country's system of government. Materials in this folder include a press release announcing the program, a schedule of events, and memoranda from Frances Scott Basch, Public Relations Counsel for the American Legion.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0923-043
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's message to young people in the United States, advocating for their return to school at the start of a new school year.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-006
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the convocation of Marshall County Junior and Senior High School students in Plymouth, Indiana. In his speech he discusses the importance of education and encourages students to consider a career in politics.
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United States President's Commission on the Status of Women Records
USPCSW-006-004
This folder contains a report for the Education Committee of the President's Commission on the Status of Women, titled "The Education of Women for their Role in the Home." The report addresses the labor performed by women working in the home and discusses the merit of secondary schools formally educating girls and young women in areas relevant to this work, including cooking and nutrition, consumer issues, childcare, and home economics.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-053
This folder contains press copies of President John F. Kennedy's statement to the youth of the nation on Labor Day of 1962. In his speech the President encourages his audience to complete their education and discusses the underpinning value of education for future employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-101-017
This folder contains a brochure for Youth to Washington, a program sponsored by the Greater Worcester chapter of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees), which sends ten high school students from Worcester, Massachusetts to Washington, D.C. to meet President John F. Kennedy and observe the intricacies of the nation's economy.
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United States President's Commission on the Status of Women Records
USPCSW-006-007
This folder contains reports written for the President's Commission on the Status of Women regarding the potential role of career guidance counseling for girls and women, and professional opportunities for college-educated women in American society. The folder also includes a report on the work and meetings of the Commission's Education Committee.
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United States President's Commission on the Status of Women Records
USPCSW-006-011
This folder contains a draft of an article titled "The Second Sex and the Third Force" by Elizabeth M. Drews regarding the education and development of girls and young women. The folder also includes a bibliography of publications focused on women and education.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-90-2-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with a group of students from Germany. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-90-1-62
President John F. Kennedy visits with a group of students from Germany. Assistant Press Secretary, Jay W. Gildner, stands at far right of image. Fish Room (Conference Room), White House, Washington, D.C.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6803-F
President John F. Kennedy signs the Teachers for the Deaf Act (S. 336) and Books for the Blind Act (HR 9030) in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Looking on (L-R): Representative Charles S. Joelson of New Jersey; Representative Edith Green of Oregon; Representative Frank W. Burke of Kentucky; Senator Lister Hill of Alabama; Representative John E. Fogarty of Rhode Island.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6803-E
President John F. Kennedy signs the Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Offenses Control Act (S. 279) in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Looking on (L-R): Representative Carl Elliott of Alabama; Senator Herman E. Talmadge of Georgia (in back); Representative Charles S. Joelson of New Jersey; Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr. of New Jersey (partially hidden behind Representative Joelson); Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Ivan Nestingen; Representative Carroll Kearns of Pennsylvania; Representative John Brademas of Indiana (in back); Representative Edith Green of Oregon; Senator Jennings Randolph of West Virginia; Representative Robert Giaimo of Connecticut; Senator Lister Hill of Alabama; Representative John E. Fogarty of Rhode Island; Senator John A. Carroll of Colorado; Executive Director of the President’s Committee on Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime, David L. Hackett; Under Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz (in back, mostly hidden); Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy (mostly hidden, head turned); Senator Jacob Javits of New York; Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6803-B
President John F. Kennedy signs the Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Offenses Control Act (S. 279) in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Looking on (L-R): Representative Carl Elliott of Alabama; Senator Herman E. Talmadge of Georgia (in back); Representative Charles S. Joelson of New Jersey; Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr. of New Jersey (partially hidden behind Representative Joelson); Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Ivan Nestingen; Representative Carroll Kearns of Pennsylvania; Representative Edith Green of Oregon; Senator Jennings Randolph of West Virginia; Representative Robert Giaimo of Connecticut; Senator Lister Hill of Alabama; Representative John E. Fogarty of Rhode Island; Under Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz; Senator John A. Carroll of Colorado; Executive Director of the President’s Committee on Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime, David L. Hackett; Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; Senator Jacob Javits of New York; Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6803-A
President John F. Kennedy signs the Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Offenses Control Act (S. 279) in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Looking on (L-R): Representative Carl Elliott of Alabama; Senator Herman E. Talmadge of Georgia (in back); Representative Charles S. Joelson of New Jersey; Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr. of New Jersey (partially hidden behind Representative Joelson); Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, Ivan Nestingen; Representative Carroll Kearns of Pennsylvania; Representative John Brademas of Indiana (in back); Representative Edith Green of Oregon; Senator Jennings Randolph of West Virginia; Representative Robert Giaimo of Connecticut; Senator Lister Hill of Alabama; Representative John E. Fogarty of Rhode Island; Under Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz; Senator John A. Carroll of Colorado; Executive Director of the President’s Committee on Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crime, David L. Hackett; Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy; Senator Jacob Javits of New York; Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR7310-C
President John F. Kennedy and Special Assistant to the President, Dan H. Fenn Jr. (right), walk off the stage at Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C., following the President’s address to students participating in the White House Seminar, a summer intern program for college students. Standing behind Fenn: Director of the Bureau of the Budget, David E. Bell (in shadow); Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, Katie Louchheim (applauding at right).