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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0983-011
This folder contains letters and telegrams concerning expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, requests for campaign materials, and the political climate in Missouri. Of note is a telegram to Senator Kennedy from former President Harry S. Truman concerning the televised debate between the Senator and his opponent, Vice President Richard M. Nixon.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-022
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kansas and Missouri concerning the legacy of President Harry S. Truman, international relations, Communism, the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and progress, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder are Senator Kennedy’s travel schedules for campaign stops in Missouri and Kansas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-003
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedule for Iowa and Missouri, an information sheet concerning a press conference with President Harry S. Truman and Senator John F. Kennedy, and a transcript of the Truman-Kennedy press conference.