Sep 10, 1969: News Conference on Proposed Miami Jetport, 1969

This series documents John A. Volpe's tenure as Secretary of Transportation under President Richard Nixon. The bulk of the series is composed of Volpe's speeches, as many as four in a single day. The speeches are listed by date and location, and include the occasion or the addressees. Folder titles do not indicate the content of the speech. The collection of speeches also includes Volpe's congressional testimony.

The "Eyes Only" classification has been retained from the original filing scheme. At one time, it indicated a general need-to-know restriction, but was not a formal "classified" denotation. Records classified "Eyes Only" are primarily inter- and intra-departmental memoranda, discussing points of national transportation policy and decisions to be made. The substance of the policies and decision themselves are not documented in any depth.

Also of interest in this series is an exchange of correspondence between Volpe and his niece, in which they discuss mutually opposed views of the situation in Vietnam and its effect on American objectors.