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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-026
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Task of Our Teacher College Graduates." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses competition between the United States and Soviet Union, and stresses a need for better education in the science and engineering fields, as well as a strong leadership and more politicians. The Senator also notes challenges to the educational system, such as a deficiency in the number of teachers, classrooms, and funding; and encourages shared responsibility at the Federal, state, and local levels to better education in the United States.