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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0970-019
This folder contains press releases, memoranda, a newspaper article, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning prominent labor leaders in Wisconsin and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0970-018
This folder contains a press release, memoranda, newspaper articles, a directory of contractors in Racine, Wisconsin, and correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support, Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign efforts in Wisconsin, and the Senator’s position on labor issues such as minimum wage and unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0972-002
This folder contains letters between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of his staff, and various individuals concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, Senator Kennedy’s trips to Wisconsin, the political climate in the state, and labor reform legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0971-023
This folder contains letters and a newspaper clipping sent between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of his staff, and various individuals containing expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and campaign efforts in Wisconsin. Also included in this folder is a report of the political activities for 1958 of the Labor’s Political League of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0965-001
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals, primarily supporter Raymond J. Frelk, concerning labor activities, legislation, and Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign efforts, particularly in the states of Wisconsin and Louisiana.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-008
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, civil rights, labor, the economy, international relations, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-034
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Labor – The Source of American Strength,” in Oregon and Wisconsin. In the speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of organized labor in the history of the United States and internationally, a need for labor-management reform and social welfare legislation, the effect of automation on labor, and the defeat of anti-labor legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-015
This folder contains remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Montana and Wisconsin concerning legislation to modernize the unemployment compensation program and establish a national minimum standard for benefits distribution.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-014
This folder contains remarks titled, “Three Neglected Groups,” made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Superior, Wisconsin concerning economic hardships for the unemployed, underpaid, and aged citizens, and discussing legislation to improve their quality of life.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-013
This folder contains remarks titled, “Those Who Have Too Little,” made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Green Bay, Wisconsin concerning legislation to increase the minimum wage and to modernize the unemployment compensation program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-011
This folder contains a speech titled, “Relief for Economically Distressed Areas,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in LaCrosse, Wisconsin concerning chronic unemployment and a proposed Area Redevelopment Bill to stimulate job growth in economically depressed areas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-028
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Ohio and Wisconsin concerning organized crime, labor-management racketeering, the McClellan Committee, and unethical practices among labor lawyers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-009
This folder contains press releases of remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign concerning Nevada; the presidential primary elections in Indiana, Maryland, and Oregon; the Labor Law Advisory Panel; Senator Kennedy’s proposed Eastern European policy; agriculture; the protection of voting rights; the Senate Rackets Committee; water pollution; and the selection of Connecticut Congressman Chester Bowles as foreign policy adviser to Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Also included in this folder are Senator Kennedy’s tour schedules for Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, West Virginia, and Wisconsin during the presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-008
This folder contains press releases of statements, addresses, and remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include higher education; civil rights; labor; the role of the President as Chief Executive and leader of the United States; the federal budget; insurance for the aged; the Senator’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II; and the Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin presidential primary elections.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1043-004
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Wisconsin, telegrams, press releases, and tour schedules. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the Wisconsin presidential primary, nuclear testing, disarmament, the Cold War, and labor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-017
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Wisconsin, press releases, a Kennedy for President organizing manual, and tour schedules. Topics include agriculture, labor reform, and the 1960 presidential campaign.