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William W. Kaufmann Personal Papers
WWKPP-001-009
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William W. Kaufmann Personal Papers
WWKPP-001-003
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William W. Kaufmann Personal Papers
WWKPP-001-002
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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. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-030
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's urgent message to Congress. In his address the President argues for increased defense spending and support for the nation's space program. Materials in this folder include a draft, press copies and a reading copy of the speech.
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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. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-004
This folder includes a memorandum regarding a budget increase in the Department of Defense for Project VELA, a report by the USIA (United States Information Agency) Office of Research and Analysis of international reaction to the Soviet Union’s manned space flight, and a review by the Bureau of the Budget of proposed increases for space programs. Also included in this folder is a report by James E. Webb, Administrator for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), and Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara titled, “Recommendations for our National Space Program: Changes, Policies, Goals.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-320-009
This folder contains a paper written by Harvard University professor Carl Kaysen (later Deputy Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs) titled, “Improving the Efficiency of Military Research and Development.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-313-002
This folder contains memoranda, notes, and an agenda for the 475th meeting of the National Security Council (NSC). Topics include basic military policy and budget, the function of the NSC, national security, and various international affairs. Also included in this folder is a Record of Actions of the meeting detailing participants and items discussed.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-004
This folder contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the convocation of Northeastern University held at Symphony Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the work and responsibilities of elected officials, the Federal budget, taxes, and national security. Of note is a copy with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Defense,” given at an American Legion state convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In his speech he proposes increasing the Federal military budget to address national security concerns, including the threat of nuclear war.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-059-006
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 April 3, 1963 (News Conference 53). 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, taxes, the federal budget, the Soviet fly-over of Alaska, an Eisenhower letter criticizing President Kennedy's budget, the coup in Guatemala, the TFX controversy, Laos and the assassination of Foreign Premier Quinim Pholsena, and falsely endorsed checks to U.S. citizens in Cuba. Also included are newspaper clippings.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-328-002
This folder contains a copy of National Security Action Memoranda number one (NSAM 1) titled, “Separate Budgeting of Spending Abroad,” to Director of the Bureau of the Budget David Bell from McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, regarding separate budgets for military and foreign aid spending abroad.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-275-011
This folder contains a memorandum for President John F. Kennedy regarding the Department of Defense budget for FY 1964 and recommendations for the general purposes forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines). The recommendations include an increase in force levels to combat potential communist non-nuclear threats and a modernization of military equipment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-275-010
This folder contains a draft memorandum for President John F. Kennedy regarding the Department of Defense budget for FY 1964 and recommendations for the strategic retaliatory forces ballistic missile defense programs, including cancellation of the Skybolt missile program. Also included in the memorandum are the Soviet Union strategic retaliatory forces and long-range nuclear weapons program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-275-004
This folder contains memoranda regarding the Department of Defense budget for FY 1964 and principal issues, including civil defense incentives and strategic retaliatory forces ballistic missile defense programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-273-007
This file contains a copy of Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara's testimony before the United States Senate Armed Services Committee discussing appropriations for the Department of Defense, national security, and strategic missile programs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-273-004
This folder contains a report from Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara to President John F. Kennedy containing a review of the military programs and budgets for fiscal years 1961 and 1962.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-298-001
This folder contains memoranda and reports concerning proposed changes to the Military Assistance Program (MAP), foreign aid, and support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-070-001
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 the Passamaquoddy Tidal Power project, "backdoor" financing, an Emergency Freedom Fund, the organization of non-military defense programs, and proposed revisions to defense programs and budgets for fiscal years 1961 and 1962.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1034-010
This folder contains press releases of statements made by Harry S. Truman, former President of the United States. Topics include the military, communism, agriculture, the national deficit, the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, and President Truman's support for Senator John F. Kennedy and opposition to Vice President Richard Nixon.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-034
This folder contains copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Eight Years of Defense Programs and Budgets,” concerning the budget for the Department of Defense during President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration.