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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-033
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Dayton, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the failure of the Republican administration to address economic concerns in the agricultural industry, and a need for a foreign policy program to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the importance of the campaign, the failure of the Republican administration to develop an adequate food surplus program, and the growing influence of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914a-023
This file contains a photocopy of Senator John F. Kennedy's televised remarks given in Manchester, New Hampshire, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator answers nine of the most common questions that he received throughout the campaign. He covers a variety of topics including foreign policy, religion, agriculture, education, the federal budget, and small business. The questions are read by his sisters, Patricia Kennedy Lawford, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-027
This folder contains a draft and partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Kansas City Democratic Club banquet in Topeka, Kansas. In his speech the Senator remarks upon agricultural policy and issues under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson. Also included is a draft of Senator Kennedy’s speech titled, “Science and Security,” discussing a need for President Dwight D. Eisenhower to make greater investments in scientific research and technological advancement to enhance the national security of the United States and defend it from the growing threat of the Soviet Union. The drafts contain notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-011
This folder contains drafts and a partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Omaha, Nebraska. In his speech the Senator discusses bipartisan politics, President Dwight D. Eisenhower's domestic program of Modern Republicanism, agricultural issues and surpluses, and foreign aid to Poland. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-019
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 34th Annual Jackson Day Banquet in Springfield, Missouri. In his speech the Senator discusses Democratic leadership in Missouri, a need for drought relief measures to support the farm economy in the area, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s proposed policy to address Communism in the Middle East. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "New Ideas to Survive." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses a need for new ideas to resolve issues, such as those related to agriculture, natural resources, communism, and nuclear weapons.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-032
This file contains incomplete speeches and portions of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy. Most are draft versions with various notations. Identified speeches include: "Our National Spirit and the World Community"; remarks given to the National Association of County Officials in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 1959; "The Great Unspoken Issue"; "REA Under the Republicans"; "A Ten-Point Program for West Virginia," given in Wayne, West Virginia, on April 25, 1960; and an untitled address to the United Auto Workers (UAW).