1960s Timeline

Sept. 25, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks today at the swearing-in ceremony for W. Willard Wirtz as Secretary of Labor held...

Sept. 6, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy’s remarks recorded today for the 11th annual United Steelworkers of American convention in...

Aug. 8, 1962 - Here are President Kennedy's remarks today to participants of the American Institute for Free Labor Development training...

Dec. 11, 1961 - Dr. Martin Luther King told organized labor today that it had “not adequately used its great power, its vision, and...

Dec. 6, 1961 - President Kennedy appealed to industry today to support “new and bold” powers for him to bargain on tariff reductions with...

Aug. 28, 1961 - President Kennedy said today that celebration of Labor Day this year "again makes the vital distinction between opposing...