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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-036-010
This folder contains a reading copy of President John F. Kennedy's address at a political rally in Trenton, New Jersey. In his speech the President endorses Democratic candidate for Governor Dick Hughes.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-034-022
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address to members of the Cook County Democratic Party during a dinner held at McCormick Place Exposition Center in Chicago, Illinois. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech and a program for the dinner and reception.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-323-001
This folder contains memoranda from Marcus Raskin, National Security Council Assistant for Disarmament and Nuclear Testing, to McGeorge Bundy, Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. Topics include a nuclear weapons policy proposal of unilateral action, resumption of nuclear weapons testing, United States relations with the Soviet Union and Germany, the effect of alliances and pact commitments on U.S. foreign policy, and policy proposals for the U.S. ACDA (Arms Control and Disarmament Agency). Also included in this folder is a memorandum to Democratic members of congress titled, “A New Liberalism in the Democratic Party,” discussing a need to reform liberal policies to reflect the current era.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-008-007
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Items in this folder primarily consist of correspondence concerning the activities of the Democratic Party. Of note are materials relating to the 1962 Midterm Election and correspondence with John M. Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-004-001
This folder consists of correspondence between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and individuals and organizations both known and unknown to the President. Materials are mainly expressions of and responses to public opinion. Of note is an issue of the Republican Party of Wisconsin newsletter entitled "Facts About Your Government". This folder contains some foreign language material.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon arrival at the Miami International Airport in Florida. In his speech the President explains the purpose of political parties, and discusses aspects of the Democratic Party platform, such as education, employment, and economic security for the aged. Materials in this folder include note cards and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-044
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at a dinner sponsored by the Democratic County Executive Committee held at Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his speech the President discusses his confidence in the ideals of the Democratic Party, and commends the elected officials of Philadelphia for their tradition of progressive, democratic government. He also explains his administration's accomplishments, specifically in the areas of housing, civil rights, education, economic growth, and public assistance programs. Materials in this folder include a draft by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and a reading copy of the speech with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-047-035
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at "New England's Salute to the President" held in the Armory in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the President commends the current Democratic Congressional representatives for their efforts to improve civil rights, education, and economic issues. Materials in this folder include note cards, drafts by Special Counsel and speechwriter Theodore Sorensen, a press copy, and a mimeographed copy of the speech, in addition to a table place card and a guest list for the dinner. 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-046-021
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's television and radio statement following a Congressional cut in the Mutual Security Act. In his speech the President characterizes the decision to reduce foreign aid expenditures as shortsighted and dangerously partisan, explaining how a decrease in foreign assistance will weaken the Alliance for Progress and undermine the United States' efforts to curtail the spread of communism. Materials in this folder include a press copy of the speech and an additional copy with handwritten notations by the President.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-099-002
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, concerning the voting record of Utah Senator Wallace F. Bennett produced by the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Materials in this folder include a memorandum to DNC Chairman John M. Bailey, the template used to create the voting record, and a complete booklet of Senator Bennett's voting record according to subject and individual pieces of legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-099-001
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning publications produced by the Democratic National Committee for the purpose of promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials include memoranda regarding the publications, copies of The Democrat, and pamphlets on civil rights, the Republican Party's economic platform, and the Kennedy administration in general.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098a-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning publications produced by the Democratic National Committee for the purpose of promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies, and includes a copy of the Campaign Communications Handbook.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098a-006
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning publications produced by the Democratic National Committee for the purpose of promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies, including an issue of The Democrat.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098a-005
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning publications produced by the Democratic National Committee for the purpose of promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies, and includes a pamphlet titled, "Operation Support."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098a-004
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning publications produced by the Democratic National Committee for the purpose of promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies, and includes a pamphlet on civil rights titled, "All Americans Move Forward."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098a-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning publications produced by the Democratic National Committee for the purpose of promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials included a pamphlet titled, "Why be a Democrat."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098a-002
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning publications produced by the Democratic National Committee for the purpose of promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies, and includes a copy of the 1962 Democratic Congressional Campaign Manual.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098a-001
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning publications produced by the Democratic National Committee for the purpose of promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials include memoranda regarding the publications, copies of The Democrat, copies of the 1962 Democratic Congressional Campaign Manual, the Campaign Communications Handbook, and pamphlets on civil rights, the history of the Democratic Party, the official Democratic Party platform, and Operation Support.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098-016
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the activities of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), including promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials in this folder include announcements regarding DNC and presidential appointments, and President Kennedy's birthday fundraising dinner and press releases of speeches by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, former President Harry S. Truman, DNC Chairman John M. Bailey, and DNC Deputy Chairman for Public Affairs Samuel C. Brightman. Topics include fundraising reform, the Eisenhower administration, the strength of the Democratic Party in the western United States, and the current organization of the Republican Party.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098-015
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the activities of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), including promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials in this folder include announcements of equal opportunity requirements for United States government departments and agencies and press releases of speeches by DNC Chairman John M. Bailey, DNC Vice Chairman and Director of Women's Activities Margaret Price, Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg, and Post-Master General J. Edward Day. Topics include desegregation, unemployment, African American appointments, and the Inaugural Gala.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098-014
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the activities of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), including promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials in this folder include press releases of speeches by DNC Chairman John M. Bailey, DNC Vice Chairman and Director of Women's Activities Margaret Price, Secretary of the Interior Steward L. Udall, Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg, and Post-Master General J. Edward Day. Topics include candidate selection, voter registration, and the youth as a voting demographic.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098-013
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the activities of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), including promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials in this folder include telegrams between President Kennedy and Luis Munoz Marin, Governor of Puerto Rico, following his election, and press releases on topics such as desegregation, fundraising, presidential appointments, and the Inaugural Gala. The folder also includes transcripts of speeches by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, DNC Chairman John M. Bailey, and Margaret Price, DNC Vice Chairman and Director of Women's Activities.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098-012
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the Democratic National Committee's (DNC) research on various state elections. Materials in this folder include statistical information concerning Congressional and gubernatorial races from the 1962 elections, including the state's number of electoral votes, the margin of victory for individual races, the voting percentages in the 1960 presidential election, members of the state's democratic committee, and whether a particular seat is up for re-election in 1964.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the activities of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), including promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials in this folder include suggested remarks for a speech to members of the National Committee for Young Democratic Clubs of America, reports on youth and student conferences for Democratic organizations, newspaper clippings covering the Southern Conference of Young Democrats, and letters to attendees and participants in the DNC Birthday Party fundraising dinner. The folder also contains correspondence between President Kennedy and DNC Chairman John M. Bailey regarding pertinent news articles, news releases from the Republican National Committee regarding the first meeting of the Republican Governors' Association, and memoranda concerning the President's meetings with representatives from various women's organizations and the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church regarding civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-098-010
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the activities of Democratic National Committee (DNC), including promoting the Democratic political platform, coordinating fundraising efforts, and planning campaign strategies. Materials in this folder include a schedule for the Democratic Candidates' Campaign Conference held at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, D.C., copies of The Democrat, the DNC's newsletter, covering the Conference, a list of attendees for the White House reception for DNC members, a dictated memo from President Kennedy to DNC Chairman John M. Bailey regarding local democratic organizations and voter registration drives for 1962 and 1964 elections, and a memorandum to Special Assistant to the President Kenneth O'Donnell containing background information on representatives from the American Heritage Foundation. The folder also contains copies of the DNC Research Division's 1962 Election Report, which includes statistical information on various voting demographics in state and local elections.