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Received from Theordore C. Sorensen of New York, NY, in 1968 (no Acc.); June 1973 (Acc. 1973-049); August 1994 (Acc. 1994-066); January 1995 (Acc. 1995-021); April 2000 (Acc. 2000-079); August 2001 (Acc. 2001-451); December 2001 (Acc. 2002-252); and January 2002 (Acc. 2002-272).
CLASSIFIED ITEMS: Selected folders may contain withdrawal sheets where documents containing national security classified information were removed from this collection. WITHDRAWN ITEMS (approximately 399): Selected folders may contain withdrawal sheets where documents, in accordance with the donor's deed of gift, were removed from the collection. These include documents which may be used to injure or harass any living person. All withdrawn documents have been placed under seal and upon request the Kennedy Library will review any material which has been closed for a period of not less than 2 years for the purpose of opening items which no longer require restrictions. Researchers should consult the reference staff to obtain the appropriate form(s). MUSEUM OBJECTS: Eight objects from Acc. MS-2008-058 have been transferred to the Museum for storage. Please consult the reference staff if you would like to view these items. UNPROCESSED MATERIAL: An additional 35.619 cubic feet of material remains closed pending processing.
First opened in August 1973.
Processed by Sylvie Turner, Nancy Williams, James M. Williamson, and Maurice Hastings. The finding aid was updated in December 2002 by Maurice Hastings; it was converted to EAD in November 2017 by Christina Fitzpatrick.
Theodore Chaikin Sorensen was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 8, 1928. He attended the University of Nebraska, where he received a B.S. degree in Law in 1949 and an LL.B. in 1951. Sorensen was admitted to the Nebraska bar in 1951, the New York bar in 1966, the District of Columbia bar in 1971, and to the U.S. Supreme Court. He served as attorney for the Federal Security Agency from 1951 to 1952 and was a member of the staff of the Joint Committee on Railroad Retirement in the U.S. Senate in 1952. Under Senator John F. Kennedy, Sorensen served as staff assistant and speechwriter from 1953 to 1961, and as secretary of the New England Senators Conference from 1953 to 1959. He served as Special Counsel to President Kennedy and, briefly, to President Lyndon B. Johnson, from 1961 to 1964. Sorensen was one of President Kennedy's closest advisers and his primary speechwriter. After leaving the White House, he was editor-at-large and a director of the Saturday Review from 1966 to 1969, and was a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from New York in 1970. In 1977, President Carter nominated Sorensen as Director of Central Intelligence (CIA), but the nomination was withdrawn before a Senate vote. After leaving public service, he was a member of the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton, and Garrison of New York City, and stayed involved in Democratic politics. Sorensen wrote three books on the Kennedy years: "Decision Making in the White House" (1963), "Kennedy" (1965), and "The Kennedy Legacy" (1969), and also published a compilation of JFK's speeches and writings titled "Let the Word Go Forth" (1988). Sorensen died on October 31, 2010, in New York City, at the age of 82.
This collection contains the professional and personal papers of Theodore C. Sorensen. The core of the collection consists of files created while Sorensen worked for John F. Kennedy (as Senator and as President) and Lyndon B. Johnson. These materials include correspondence files, subject files, campaign files, appointment files, as well as extensive documentation of speeches that Sorensen helped to write during his time in the White House (1961-1964). The remainder of the collection can be considered personal papers from Sorensen's post-White House activities. These materials include additional correspondence and subject files, news clippings, political and campaign files, selected books (by other authors), and materials from his early education and schooling. Of particular note are Sorensen's writings, which include drafts and manuscripts of several books he wrote about JFK. The series of personal files also contain materials on Sorensen's continued involvement with Democratic politics (including Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 campaign), his research on Presidential transitions, his historical reckoning on the Cuban Missile Crisis, and records relating to his nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence in the Carter Administration. Finally, there is one series of audiovisual items found among Sorensen's papers. Please note that many of the later series have overlapping topics and date ranges, as the material has been minimally arranged.
As originally processed, the collection contained fourteen series that were grouped chronologically according to three periods of Sorensen's work with John F. Kennedy: the Pre-Presidential years (Series 1-4); the Presidential years (Series 5-13); and writings from after President Kennedy's assassination (Series 14). Later additions to the main collection have been processed as Series 15-34. Most of the added material was received from Sorensen in the 1990s and 2000s. The files have been kept, for the most part, in their original arrangement, with interfiling of miscellaneous and stray folders and items. An additional 35 cubic feet of material has not yet been processed.
Alphabetical by subject.
This series documents Theodore Sorensen's work as legislative and administrative assistant to Senator John Kennedy in his Washington office. There is a lengthy file of the articles drafted and written by Sorensen for Senator Kennedy, and a great deal of correspondence and memoranda relating to books by and about JFK, especially "Profiles in Courage" and "John F. Kennedy: A Political Profile" by James M. Burns. Many of Sorensen's personal letters and memoranda are also found here. Additionally, the files reflect some of the activities of Senator Kennedy's office, such as correspondence relating to Democratic Party politics, Massachusetts and New England problems, and Senate labor committee activities.
Contains 4 photostat prints (TCSPP-PH-001P, TCSPP-PH-002P, TCSPP-PH-003P, TCSPP-PH-004P).
This folder contains language that is derogatory, racist, and/or outdated to describe individuals or communities. It is available here in its original form to facilitate research.
This folder contains language that is derogatory, racist, and/or outdated to describe individuals or communities. It is available here in its original form to facilitate research.
This folder contains language that is derogatory, racist, and/or outdated to describe individuals or communities. It is available here in its original form to facilitate research.
Alphabetical by subject.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's files on John F. Kennedy's Senate campaign in 1958. They are composed primarily of press releases, statements, speeches, campaign literature, lists of newspapers and journalists, news clippings, etc., most of which has been published in one form or another. There is some correspondence relating to John F. Kennedy's opponent, Vincent Celeste, including suggestions for campaign publicity.
Five (5) 8 x 10 black and white glossy copies of a photograph of a Senator Kennedy with a group of five women; two (2) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photographs of Senator Kennedy in his office shaking hands with a woman; see textual box 019
One (1) 2 1/2 x 3 black and white glossy portrait photograph of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
Ten (10) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photographs of John F., Jacqueline B., and Robert F. Kennedy, and others, at Howard University, 4 June 1958; two (2) black and white photo mechanical copies of Jacqueline B. Kennedy delivering her remarks at the same event.
Alphabetical by subject.
This series is composed of memoranda, correspondence, clippings, etc., mainly arranged by state, that document the activities of the Kennedy staff in setting up state campaign organizations to conduct John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign. This material is an excellent source of information on campaign preparations and the political situation in the various states, containing memoranda from Theodore C. Sorensen to Robert Kennedy, reports from Robert Wallace on his organizing activities, correspondence with liberal groups and the academic community about campaign suggestions.
Alphabetical by correspondent name.
This series contains carbon copies of outgoing correspondence written by Theodore C. Sorensen and John F. Kennedy, arranged alphabetically. Please note that this material is not comprehensive; other outgoing correspondence can be found in the Pre-Presidential Papers of John F. Kennedy.
Alphabetical.
This series contains Sorensen's subject files from his time in the White House as Special Counsel and speechwriter. They consist mainly of memoranda and correspondence. Some publications and reports collected by Sorensen are also included. Decision-making on domestic issues during the Kennedy Administration may be studied in some detail through these files. The "steel" and "education" folders are especially complete, and cover the steel price increase of 1962 and federal aid to parochial schools. For discussion of economic issues, see the "Council of Economic Advisers" folders; for development of the SST, see the "Transportation" folders, and for agricultural issues, see the "Wheat" and "Agriculture" folders. Social welfare issues addressed in this series include medical care for the aged and Social Security. In terms of foreign affairs, the balance of payments problem is extensively documented, and the State Department folder is of general interest. Other domestic topics of note include civil rights, national politics, and the publication of Presidential speeches by Harper's. These subject files also include numerous memoranda by Walter Heller, Walt W. Rostow, and Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.
Alphabetical by subject.
This series contains classified items that were pulled from various other series in this collection. It mirrors the subject files in many ways. Some materials are still closed due to national security, and may be requested at the item level for mandatory review.
Chronological by year.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's files on legislative topics. Types of material include correspondence, memoranda, and reports that were created by and collected by the office of the Special Counsel to the President. The series contains weekly agendas for legislative meetings prepared by Ted Sorensen and Larry O'Brien for the President; records of legislative accomplishments, proposals, and pending bills; timetables of legislation and presidential messages; and summaries of President Kennedy's record in domestic and foreign affairs. Economic policy receives detailed coverage in these files, including a 1961 series of charts of economic indicators, a thorough analysis of the effects of tax reform in 1963, and a 1963 economic briefing book. A model for the 1964 "War on Poverty" is also documented, including an organizational flow chart for the program. Also of note are 1962 memos and correspondence concerning H.R.10, a voluntary pension plan for self-employed individuals.
Chronological by year, thereunder alphabetical by topic or event.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's work on speeches for President Kennedy. Sorensen served as the President's primary speechwriter and his files show the evolution of many well-known addresses. The speeches are listed according to subject matter, group or organization addressed, or location. The files usually contain drafts, press releases, memoranda, and background research information, although not every speech has all of these materials. Major speeches such as the State of the Union and other addresses to Congress often have the most comprehensive documentation. Additional types of speeches include college and university commencement addresses, convention addresses, professional association or group addresses, speeches to local communities on trips and ceremonial occasions, and political events such as Democratic fundraising dinners. Some topics that are covered in-depth in this series include civil rights (1963), the Berlin speech (25 July 1961), the UN bond issue (1962), and the railroad rules dispute (22 July 1963). Also well documented are the Yale University "myth" speech (11 June 1962), the North Carolina University speech (12 October 1961), various speeches for the 1962 campaign, and President Kennedy's trips to highlight conservation (1962) and water power (1963) issues.
Two (2) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photographs of the East Coast Memorial to Seamen, Battery Park, NY; one (1) 3 1/2 x 5 color glossy photograph of Ted Sorensen stepping out of a car in front of "The Wharf Restaurant"
Alphabetical by subject.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's work on speeches for President Lyndon B. Johnson. These speech files are mostly comprised of background memoranda on issues such as agriculture, conservation, and foreign aid. Included are suggested State of the Union drafts from Abe Fortas and Henry Fowler, and United Nations speech drafts from Dean Acheson, Adlai Stevenson, Tom Sorensen, Harlan Cleveland, and William Attwood.
Alphabetical by subject.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's work on his own speeches that were given while he served as Special Counsel to the President. Types of material include drafts, final copies, press releases, related correspondence, invitations, and event programs. Most folders contain at least drafts or speech notes, but not all files have a copy of the final product. The series also documents scheduling and travel arrangements for Sorensen's speaking engagements, as well as related correspondence such as thank you letters and public opinion mail reacting to his speeches (one prime example being his speech to the George Norris Centennial Dinner, 11 July 1961). Additionally, the series includes files on Sorensen's speeches for the Gino Speranza Lecture Series at Columbia University, which were later published as the book "Decision Making in the White House."
This folder contains drafts with handwritten notations and notes for a speech given by Theodore "Ted" Sorensen for the first annual John F. Kennedy Memorial Lecture at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Chronological.
This series contains carbon copies of outgoing correspondence and memoranda written by Theodore C. Sorensen while at the White House. Note that much of this material is duplicated elsewhere.
Chronological by year, thereunder alphabetical by name.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's personal correspondence from the period that he served as Special Counsel to the President. Types of material include correspondence, memoranda, and clippings that reflect Sorensen's public activities. Much of the correspondence is with family, friends, and associates, and does not directly pertain to Sorensen's official duties. Included are requests for speaking engagements, general questions about the President's speeches, correspondence about Sorensen's travels and activities, requests for employment assistance, thank you letters, and so on. However, there is some substantive correspondence with other members of the administration, such as Adlai Stevenson, Chester Bowles, James P. Warburg, Joseph Kraft, and Joshua Logan. At the end of the series are four folders of correspondence relating to the writing of Sorensen's book "Kennedy."
Four (4) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photographs of Ted Sorensen, J. Edward Day, and other officials on the steps of the United States Capitol for the unveiling of a George W. Norris commemorative stamp
One (1) 7 x 9 black and white glossy photograph of Ted Sorensen talking with a group of men and women at a 1961 party that he hosted
Alphabetical by type and subject.
This series contains various personal files that Theodore Sorensen kept while in the White House. These materials are mainly correspondence relating to business and social invitations, as well as agendas, receipts, telephone call listings, etc., that reflect his activities as Special Counsel to the President. There is one folder of "historical" material concerning Sorensen's early days in Washington, and one folder of material relating to Barry Goldwater's charges about Sorensen's draft status.
Numerical by chapter.
This series contains an outline, handwritten drafts, and a galley proof of Sorensen's book "Kennedy," and handwritten drafts of "The Kennedy Legacy." Please note that the chapter titles of the drafts do not always correspond to the chapter titles of the published works.
By type of material, thereunder chronological.
This series contains personal and business correspondence of Theodore Sorensen, plus articles written by and about Sorensen. This material mainly pertains to Sorensen's life and activities beyond the White House years. The files are generally divided by type, such as correspondence, campaign files, and press. This material was added to the collection in September 1994 (Acc. 1994-066).
Divided into three subseries.
This series reflects Theodore Sorensen's continuing interest in and study of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It is divided into three subseries. This material was added to the collection in August 2001 (Acc. 2001-451).
Chronological.
This series contains background research materials collected by Theodore Sorensen to aid his study and historical analysis of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It also includes materials from conferences and study groups on the subject.
Chronological.
This series contains materials, letters, and correspondence resulting from Theodore Sorensen's participation in the renewed study of the Cuban Missile Crisis beginning in 1981. The study became a tri-partite effort with participants from the U.S., Russia, and Cuba, culminating in a conference in Havana in 1992. Of special note is a discussion in Atlanta (22 January 1983) between Dean Rusk, McGeorge Bundy, Edwin Martin, Donald Wilson and Richard Neustadt and an undated discussion between Robert McNamara, George Ball, U. Alexis Johnson, McGeorge Bundy and Richard Neustadt.
By type of material.
This series contains correspondence and material concerning Theodore Sorensen’s book "Decision" (1976), as well as correspondence, notes, and news articles about the movie "Thirteen Days" (2000).
Chronological.
This series contains copies of the daily appointment schedules for President Kennedy and President Johnson, dating from January 1961 through February 1964. This material was added to the collection prior to October 2001, from an unknown accession.
Not arranged.
This series contains materials pertaining to Theodore Sorensen's campaign for U.S. Senator from New York in 1970.
Chronological.
This series contains materials related to Theodore Sorensen’s involvement in Democratic Party political activities, as well as his contributions to the campaigns of other Democratic party leaders.
Chronological.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's files pertaining to the transitions between Presidential administrations. Due to his work in the White House, Sorensen was often asked to provide information about logistics of past transitions as well as recommendations for new incoming administrations. Most of these files relate to Democratic presidents. Additional materials specifically on the Carter transition can be found in Series 31.
Roughly chronological.
This series contains materials on Theodore Sorensen's nomination by President Carter in 1977 to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency. The documents cover events leading up to the confirmation hearings, the hearings, the withdrawal of the nomination, and the aftermath. Additional materials on this topics can be found in Series 31.
Not arranged.
This series contains various materials collected by Theodore Sorensen that relate to members of the Kennedy family, the Kennedy Library, the Kennedy Center, and significant Kennedy events. Types of items include correspondence, clippings, and articles.
By type of material, thereunder chronological.
This series contains personal correspondence files of Theodore Sorensen from the post-White House period. Most of the correspondence dates from 1965 through 1968, but the series also contain some later letters from 1986 through 1997. Please note that this is not a complete set of correspondence from the period.
Not arranged.
This is an artificial series containing miscellaneous subject files of Theodore Sorensen from the 1980s and 1990s. It was created by the processing archivists to house a small number of files which did not seem to fit under other series. For additional personal subject files from this period, please see Series 15.
Divided into three subseries.
This series contains various files of news clippings that were collected by Theodore Sorensen. It is divided into three subseries.
Chronological.
This subseries contains newspaper clippings related to Theodore Sorensen from the mid-1960s.
Chronological.
This series contains news clippings and correspondence sent to Sorensen by his family members, plus some later clippings that were apparently saved by Sorensen himself.
Chronological.
This series contains photocopies of three scrapbooks documenting Theodore Sorensen's school years, plus one original scrapbook of clippings about the release of Sorensen's book "Kennedy" in Japan. Other documents related to Sorensen's education can be found in Series 33.
By type.
This series contains material relating to Theodore Sorensen's departure from the White House staff in February 1964. Types of items include an invitation, guest book, and photographs from his farewell party. It also includes one folder of post-White House correspondence, Sorensen's diplomas from the early 1950s (perhaps these hung in his office), plus an award that appears to date from a much later period.
Within each box, chronological by publication year.
This series contains publications written by and collected by Theodore Sorensen. Some books are inscribed by the authors to Sorensen. Additional items were transferred to the Printed Materials Collection; please see the reference staff for more information.
Chronological.
This series contains files related to Theodore Sorensen's work with Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Types of material include press releases, statements, and speeches.
Not arranged.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's work on the 1968 presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy. Types of material include correspondence, schedules, memoranda, and press releases. There is also material on the assassination and funeral of RFK, and the public response to the campaign after his death.
Not arranged.
This series pertains to Theodore Sorensen's legal work on the case of Berk v. Laird, which involved a soldier who sued the Secretary of Defense to challenge the constitutionality of the Vietnam War. These files contain briefs, correspondence, memoranda, and other court papers.
Not arranged.
This series contains Theodore Sorensen's files on the presidential transition from the Ford administration to the Carter administration. Sorensen contributed advice in such areas as foreign policy, defense, and appointments. The series also includes files pertaining to Sorensen's nomination to be Director of Central Intelligence; for additional information on this topic, please see Series 21. Material on other presidential transitions can be found in Series 20.
Chronological by book, thereunder by type of material.
This series contains materials related to Theodore Sorensen's major published books. His working files contain manuscripts, drafts, rough copies, correspondence, and other records relating to the writing process.
Chronological.
This series contains documents and writings from Sorensen’s early life and schooling, as well as materials relating to his bar applications to practice law in various jurisdictions. Additional information on Sorensen's education can be found in Series 25.3. Scrapbooks.
This series contains audiovisual items that were found among the papers of Theodore Sorensen. Types of media include films, audio recordings, and photographs. These items have been transferred to the Audiovisual Department.
Inauguration Ceremonies, January 20, 1961. This is a full track of the inauguration ceremonies, there is a detailed track listing/program enclosed in the tape box. This tape was recorded by the U.S. Army White House Signal Agency.
Theodore Sorensen, speech to a California Democratic group, 1962. Inscribed on box [KPFA, Berkely], but there is no textual connection to that station.
Inscribed on box "11/4/62 - Meet the Press Aircheck (dubbed copy) 7 1/2 ips"
Labeled: "The Living Author" Division of Educational Aids, Teleradio Corporation; Book: Kennedy; Author: Theodore C. Sorensen; Interviewer: John K. M. McCaffery; 3 3/4 ips; 1/13/65
Labeled: "The Living Author" Division of Educational Aids, Teleradio Corporation; Social Studies Series #4; Book: The Kennedy Administration; Interviewer: John K. M. McCaffery; 3 3/4 ips; 1/13/65
Labeled: "The Living Author" Division of Educational Aids, Teleradio Corporation; Book: "Sunrise at Campobello"; Author: Dore Schary; Interviewer: John K. M. McCaffery; 3 3/4 ips; 8/4/65
Inscribed on box "The Militia Association of N.Y. 83rd Annual Conference at the Concord Hotel 9Sept67"
Labeled: [Front] "Remarks to Businessmen's Move for Vietnam Peace 5/22/68 Sorensen"; [Back] "Play 7 1/2 ips. One Track; 1200 foot mylar tape; Address by Ted Sorensen before a luncheon of Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace at Shoreham Hotel Washington, D.C. May 22, 1968". Approximately 25 minutes. (ORSONIC Recording Services; Eavesdropping on History)
Labled Washington Tapes; Political Science Series; The Presidency-The Power of Personality; Theodore C. Sorensen;
Labeled on cassette: "The Cuban Missile Crisis: 30 Years Later; SRC: N.L. 11/09/92 (Voice of America); For: Current Affairs". Inscribed on cassette "USIA". There is a letter enclosed with tape from Neil Lavon, Voice of America to Theodore Sorensen noting his participation in "VOA FOCUS" program broadcast 22 October 1992.
Inscribed on cassette "Look Who's Talking". Enclosed cassette case label: "Look Who's Talking"; Presenter: Martin Wainwright, Researcher: Christine Hamill, Producer: Wendy Pilmer; BBC North
Inscribed on cassette "Diane Rehm 6/21/96 Hour 2; Sorenson"
Inscribed on cassette "Book Show #436, AC/Sorenson 11/26/96 24:10"; WAMC Radio Albany
I. DFL Bean Feed, October 1960 (00:00:00-00:29:27)
Senator John F. Kennedy addresses the 4th Biennial Bean Feed of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party at the Minneapolis Auditorium. Senator Eugene McCarthy, Senator Hubert Humphrey, and Minnesota governor Orville Freeman all speak. Governor Freeman introduces Senator John F. Kennedy. Senator Kennedy speaks about housing, home loans, medical care, agriculture and farming support, and the school lunch program, as well as enacting programs of progressive legislation.
Other non-speaking attendees of the event include Lieutenant Governor Karl F. Rolvaag, Secretary of State Joseph L. Donovan, Candidate for State Treasurer Conrad Hammer, Attorney General Walter F. Mondale, George Shepherd (1st District), Russell Schwandt (2nd District), Congressman Roy Wier (3rd District), Congressman Joseph Karth (4th District, George Matthews (5th District), and Congressman Fred Marshall (6th District).
Related material: JFKSEN-0912-025
II. Freeman, Kennedy, Humphrey (00:29:27-00:46:31)
Series of short speaking point spots where a combination of Freeman and Kennedy, Humphrey and Kennedy, or all three discuss subjects pertinent to the 1960 Presidential Campaign.
Jane Freeman, wife of Minnesota governor Orville Freeman hosts Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of John F. Kennedy, and Arvonne Fraser, wife of Minnesota Senator Donald M. Fraser, to speak about Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the Minneapolis Auditorium and his political campaign for president. They discuss JFK's speech at the 4th Biennial Bean Feed, campaigning, his wife Jackie, and opportunities for women who want to support Kennedy in his campaign. Mrs. Shriver speaks about JFK's political experience and Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Fraser read letters addressed to Mrs. Freeman in support for JFK.
KPBS-TV San Diego. NBC News correspondent John Chancellor moderates a panel discussion with eight former advisors or Chiefs of Staff to the President of the United States. General Alexander Goodpaster, Ted Sorensen, Harry McPherson, H. R. Haldeman, Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, Jack Watson, and General Alexander Haig are the panelists. The program was recorded live at the Mandell Weiss Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of California, San Diego.
Television coverage of the Brown University Tripartite Conference on the October Crisis of 1962. Includes pieces from "World News Tonight" with Peter Jennings, 13 January 1992; "Good Morning America" with Charlie Gibson, 06 February 1992; samples of Miami, Florida local coverage (local channels 4, 7, and 10); "Assignment Havana", a six-part series from Miami channel 10 with Louis Aguirre; and C-Span coverage of National Press Briefing, Washington, D.C., 21 January 1992.
Japanese television program reviewing the life and career of John F. Kennedy and speculating on how U. S. and world events may have unfolded if he had not been assassinated. The program includes portions of interviews with Dave Powers, Ted Sorensen, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., John Kenneth Galbraith, and others.
Ted Sorensen speaks about what is in the future for National Security in the wake of the Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Sorensen continues his speech in the vein of making "peaceful enhancement of democracy around the world" the US's main national security priority moving forward. Sorensen then takes questions from banquet attendees and receives a book about the US Naval Academy as a token of thanks. Awards for essays close out the program.
Part 1 of the NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation special program "Jyuatsu no Akumu" (Countdown in October) on the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Portions of an interview with Ted Sorensen appear in Part 2 of this program.
Part 2 of the NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation special program "Jyuatsu no Akumu" (Countdown in October) on the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Portions of an interview with Ted Sorensen appear in Part 2 of this program.
A program of theatre, song, dance, and spoken word from the stage of the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, on the eve of the Inauguration of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa, attended by many international dignitaries, including U.S. First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton. The program was hosted by actor, director, and playwright John Kani, and includes performances by Josie Josie, Junction Avenue, the cast of Sofiatown, poet Don Matera, poet and author Maya Angelou, and others. U. S. Vice President Al Gore delivers remarks at the end of the program.
Rick Stengel hosts guests Ted Sorensen and Kennedy biographer Richard Reeves to discuss JFK's handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis in light of the release of Kennedy's secret White House recordings. Sections of the tapes are played and each guest responds. Sorensen comments on the process and feelings about the crisis from the White House perspective. Reeves comments from Los Angeles and gives his interpretation of Kennedy's leadership during the crisis.
On the C-Span "Booknotes" program of 05 June 1996, host Brian Lamb interviews Ted Sorensen about his new book, "Why I Am A Democrat".
Professor Ralph Buultjens rof New York University comments on Ted Sorensen's new book "Why I Am A Democrat" while speaking about the Indian Congress Party on the "Eye On Asia" television program of 22 June 1996.
Included on the tape are unedited comments, stills of the book, and the comments as carried on the program.
Charlie Rose WNET-TV program of 05 July 1996. Rose interviews Marshall Frady about his new biography of Jesse Jackson; Calvin and Alice Trillin on family; and Ted Sorensen on his new book "Why I Am A Democrat".
Cable television air checks focusing on coverage of the Democratic National Convention and Ted Sorensen from 29 August 1996: Comedy Central: "Indecision '96" (Arianna Huffington "interviews" Ted Sorensen, and Al Franken "interviews" Courtney Gingrich), +/- 03:00 minutes; C-Span: "Washington Journal" (Convention coverage) MIchael Dukakis in studio and Ted Sorensen on convention floor are interviewed regarding ethics issues raised at Clinton campaign +/- 27:00 minutes; PBS "The Newshour with Jim Lehrer": (Convention coverage) David Gergen interviews Ted Sorensen, followed by panel discussion led by Jim Lehrer with Ted Sorensen, David Gergen, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Mark Shields, William Kristol, Michael Beschloss, Haynes Johnson, and others, +/- 30:00. [The beginning of that evening's "Charlie Rose" show was also recorded at the end of this tape.]
C-Span "Washington Journal" program of 14 October 1997, second of a series of five programs marking the 35th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Host Lew Kaplan interviews Theodore C. Sorensen, Special Counsel to President John F. Kennedy, remotely in New York. Sorensen also takes calls, emails, and faxed questions from the public during the program.
October 13th: Hosted by Brian Lamb with guests Stephanie Fawcett, Archivist for Foreign Affairs at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, and James Blight, Professor of International Relations at Brown University. Professor Blight outlines the historical context for the crisis while Ms. Fawcett gives her commentary via telephone, and discusses the release of audiotapes which contained private conversations of President Kennedy while he was in the White House.
October 15th: Hosted by Paul Orgel with guest Sergei Khrushchev and includes introductory commentary from Senator John McCain and Senator Bob Graham. Mr. Kruschev, the son of Nikita Kruschev, who was Soviet premier during the Cuban Missile Crisis, provided the Soviet perspective on the crisis. He also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. This was the third in a series of five programs on the 35th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, in which the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. edged toward the brink of war over a disagreement about the installation of Soviet intercontinental ballistic missiles in Cuba.
October 16th: Hosted by Susan Swain, Executive Vice President of C-SPAN with guest Domingo Amuchastegui of Cuba. Mr. Amuchastegui discusses the crisis from the Cuban point-of-view. This was the fourth in a series of five programs on the 35th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
October 17th: Hosted by Brian Lamb with guests Ernest R. May, Professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and Philip D. Zelikow, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. Professor Zelikow and Professor May speak about the new book which they edited, The Kennedy Tapes: Inside the White House During the Cuban Missile Crisis. The guests took audience calls, faxes and e-mail. This was the last in a five part series on the 35th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
News stories from Cable News Network (CNN) from November of 1997.
1) Anchor Garrick Utley discusses history of secret audio recordings in the White House by past presidents, including President Kennedy, President Johnson, and President Nixon. Ted Sorensen comments.
2) Anchor Garrick Utley discusses scandalous claims made about the Kennedy family by Seymour M. Hersh in his book "The Dark Side of Camelot" (0:03:15-0:05:59)
NBC correspondent Jonathan Alter narrates a look back at news stories from 1969. Topics include Woodstock, the Vietnam War, counterculture, the Moon landing, the Manson murders, and the Ted Kennedy incident at Chappaquiddick. Ted Sorensen comments on his reaction to the Moon landing. Other commenters include astronaut Buzz Aldrin, journalist and author David Halberstam, former drummer of The Grateful Dead Mickey Hart, musician Richie Havens, Republican Senator from Arizona John McCain, and former chairman of the Black Panther Party Bobby Seale.
Biography of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, created by Crouse Communications, Lake Forest, Illinois, for airing on PBS in December of 1994 and January of 1995. Ted Sorensen was one of those interviewed for the program, for his comments on the 1960 election.
Episode 113 of CBS News Productions "The Twentieth Century with Mike Wallace" series, titled "PIONEERS IN SPACE".
This documentary, from CBS News and the History Channel, highlights the early history of NASA and the space program. Narrated by series host and CBS News correspondent Mike Wallace, this episode focuses on the Mercury Project. Contains footage of early space missions and interviews with astronauts from this period. Also contains interviews with reporters who covered space flights and historians speaking about this era of early space achievements by Americans and the Soviets.
National History Day entry video by Jonathan Lusk, and Sachin Patel from A. C. Reynolds High School, Asheville, N.C.
Tape 1 of debate between Ted Sorensen and United States Secretary of Commerce Elliot Richardson in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Tape 2 of debate between Ted Sorensen and United States Secretary of Commerce Elliot Richardson in Springfield, Massachusetts.
This is a Digibeta transfer of the two original 3/4" U-Matic SP cassettes covering the debate between Ted Sorensen and Elliott Richardson in Springfield, Massachusetts, on 29 October 1976 (TCSPP-MI02-009 and -010 [MR2006-44:1 and :2]).
Theodore C. Sorensen announcement of candidacy in Democratic Primary for United States Senator from New York, 1970 (cut as campaign commercial, "Sorensen Makes Sense"). 16mm motion picture film, color, optical sound on film, +/- 300 feet (+/- 9:00 minutes)
Fifteen (15) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photographs, with captions, of Ted Sorensen, Jean Kennedy Smith, and others at the Iona College commencement, 19 September 1957
Twenty-five (25) black and white and color photographs, various sizes, of Ted Sorensen with foreign and domestic leaders and celebrities, including: Fidel Castro, C. Cecil Dennis (Liberian Foreign Minister), Junius Richard Jayewardene (President of Sri Lanka), Mikhail Gorbachev, Ed Koch (Mayor of New York City), Oscar Arias (President of Costa Rica), Nelson Mandela, Arthur Schlesinger, Arthur Ashe, Jacqueline Kennedy, Stephen Kennedy Smith, Ethel Kennedy, Michael Dukakis (Governor of MA), John Glenn, and others.
One (1) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photograph and one (1) 8 1/2 x 11 black and white photocopy [original removed, valuable] of Ted Sorensen and others being sworn into John F. Kennedy's Senate office, 1953; one (1) 7 x 9 black and white glossy photograph of Ted Sorensen, Arthur Schlesinger, and others with John F. Kennedy, c.a. 1960
Sixteen (16) black and white photographs, various sizes, some captioned, of Ted Sorensen and others at various receptions, parties, and other events.
Twenty-seven (27) black and white photographs, various sizes, of Ted Sorensen at various speaking engagements, including at: Hofstra University, the "Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Dinner" [South Dakota?], the "Hotel Fort" (Des Moines, Iowa), a Jewish Theological Seminary of America reception (Hilton Hotel, New York), an American Women in Radio and Television reception (New York City), and the National Archives and Records Administration
One (1) approx. 7 1/2 x 9 photograph, on torn cardboard, of Ted Sorensen delivering a commencement address; one (1) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photograph of Ted Sorensen receiving an honorary degree [at an unknown university]
Three (3) 8 x 10 black and white contact sheets of Ted Sorensen interviews and other media appearances; three (3) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photographs of Ted Sorensen on "Ladies of the Press"; two (2) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photographs of Ted Sorensen in front of microphones; one (1) 7 x 9 black and white photograph of Ted Sorensen on "Meet the Press," 23 February 1964
One (1) 35mm mounted color transparency of Ted Sorensen standing in front of an airplane; one (1) 3 1/2 x 5 black and white matte copy of Ted Sorensen's high school portrait, c.a. 1945; six (6) 8 x 10 black and white matte portraits of Ted Sorensen by Allied Photo Service Corp., ten (10) 8 x 10 black and white portraits of Ted Sorensen by Harris & Ewing; six (6) 8 x 10 black and white matte and one (1) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photograph of Ted Sorensen at the White House; one (1) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photograph of Ted Sorensen standing behind a podium with the presidential seal partially visible
Twenty-five (25) black and white glossy photographs, various sizes, of Ted Sorensen, taken after his time in the White House; one (1) 8 x 10 black and white negative of a portrait of Ted Sorensen.
Three (3) 8 x 10 black and white glossy photographs of Ted Sorensen and others playing football
Nine (9) 8 x 10 black and white matte photographs taken by White House photographer Abbie Rowe of John F. Kennedy at various events.
Forty-four (44) 8 x 10 photographs taken by White House photographers of John F. Kennedy at various events in 1963; seven (7) are black and white matte photographs by Abbie Rowe and thirty-seven (37) are color photographs by Cecil Stoughton
One (1) 10 1/2 x 14 color photograph, mounted, of Ted Sorensen, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward M. Kennedy, and Stephen Smithj at Hickory Hill, c.a. 1968; photograph is by George Silk of LIFE magazine.
One (1) copy of the collector's issue of a magazine entitled "One Dozen Roses: The Life Story of Jacqueline Kennedy" (1964)
Three (3) 11 x 14 color glossy photographs of Theodore C. Sorensen, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Robert F. Kennedy in a meeting; two (2) 11 x 14 black and white matte photographs of Theodore C. Sorensen and Robert F. Kennedy in a meeting.
Two (2) 11 x 14 photos; one is a black and white matte portrait of Theodore C. Sorensen and the other is a color glossy photograph of Theodore C. Sorensen, Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and an unidentified woman [photo is signed by Mulroney]