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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-024
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the White House Columbus Day celebration held in the new flower garden of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent, and compares Columbus's voyage to modern space exploration efforts. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech, handwritten notes by the President, and a memorandum of background information on notable Americans of Italian descent. The press copy also includes remarks from Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Anthony Celebrezze, Connecticut Congressman Robert N. Giaimo, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Judge Michael A. Musmanno, Special Consultant to the President and Director of the Budget Carmine Bellino, and Reverand Louis J. Lulli, Vicar General of Pallottine Fathers in Rome, Italy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-046
This folder contains press copies of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at Capitoline Hill (Campidoglio) in Rome, Italy. In his speech the President discusses the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent, and explains the necessity for Italy, the United States, and members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to sustain and strengthen cooperative international relationships.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-101-016
This folder contains a partial list of President John F. Kennedy's federal service appointments for Americans of Italian descent.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0423-004
This folder contains carbons of outgoing correspondence sent by Senator John F. Kennedy's office in 1953. These letters relate to individuals and organizations with names beginning Nea to Nes. Much of the correspondence is addressed to Alfred T. Nester, the American Consul General in Naples, Italy, regarding immigration cases.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-045-003
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to delegates of the American Committee on Italian Migration at the East Colannade of the White House. In his speech the President congratulates the delegates on their recent efforts, and discusses pending legislation governing the admission of immigrants into the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-040-049
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a Columbus Day celebration at City Hall in Newark, New Jersey. In his speech the President discusses the relevance of Columbus's expedition to contemporary issues, and compliments the numerous contributions to society made by Americans of Italian descent. Materials in this folder include a draft with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech, in addition to a program for the observance.