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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-018
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses a need to strengthen the economy and reduce unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-078
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Toledo, Ohio, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the need for improvements in the economy, employment, and industry. The press release details his plans to undo the failed economic policies of the Eisenhower administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-057
This file contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a city fund raising dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the correlation between progress at home and abroad, and asks for the voters' help in achieving the type of country he desires for his children, "a strong America in a world of peace."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-050
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Levittown Shopping Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in areas such as the economy and employment. The press release lists three themes of Nixon's campaign and recaps Republican opposition to progressive programs in the past.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-041
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Scranton, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the economy, industrial capacity, employment, and area redevelopment legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-040
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failures of the Eisenhower administration in such areas as wages and health care.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-019
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Alumni Association banquet of Boston College Business Administration in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the economy of New England including the proposal of Federal programs to strengthen the industrial economy, increase employment and trade, and reform taxes. Of note is a copy with a notation by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-011
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Massachusetts State Federation of Labor Convention. In his speech the Senator discusses the industrial economy, employment, wages, and tax reform.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-002
This folder contains an outline and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's address before the National Legislative Council of the American Federation of Labor. In his speech the Senator discusses the effects of industrial migration on economic growth and stability, and the need for revised legislation to promote industrial growth and protect laborers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-001
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Young Presidents Organization at Harvard Business School. In his speech the Senator remarks on the need for Federal programs to address issues in the economy and discusses areas to include in an anti-recession program including tax reform, unemployment regulations, social security coverage, and employment issues. The copy contains handwritten notations by Senator Kennedy. This folder also contains a copy of the Senator's introduction of Governor of Michigan G. Mennen Williams at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner on January 23, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-013
This file contains materials regarding Senator John F. Kennedy’s address before the first session of the 83rd Congress. In his speech, the Senator calls for the implementation of programs to alleviate economic hardships in New England caused by a decline in manufacturing and industry and poorly managed natural resources. Senator Kennedy suggests that Federal assistance for the modernization of technologies, tax incentives for industry expansion, and labor reforms will help revive the New England economy. Of note are several notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-026
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech in San Francisco, California, at the Fairmont Hotel in support of the Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver 1956 presidential campaign ticket, and a draft of his speech to California Democrats. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration and its handling of economic and labor issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-023
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the annual convention of the State Federation of Labor in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his address the Senator discusses labor issues, legislation, and the New England economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-005
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a fund raising dinner in Welch, West Virginia discussing legislation to address economic and labor issues, and a need for research and development in the coal industry. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-016
This file contains a draft and an excerpt from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Butte, Montana discussing current international and domestic issues, including unemployment compensation. Of note, the draft contains notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a luncheon in Lawrence, Massachusetts discussing a need for legislation to address economic issues, including unemployment benefits.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks before the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In his remarks Senator Kennedy discusses the economic recession, its effect on unemployment, and a need for revised unemployment compensation benefits.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-033
This file contains copies of various speeches by Robert F. Kennedy, one speech by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and one speech by Senator John F. Kennedy. Included are the following speeches by Robert F. Kennedy: remarks to the Society of the Four Arts, Palm Beach, Florida, December 31, 1957; two speeches for St. Patrick's Day, March 1958; transcript of Meet the Press appearance, July 26, 1959; speech to the Inland Daily Press Association, Chicago, Illinois, October 15, 1957; transcript of Face the Nation appearance, September 25, 1960; and address to the American Society of Newspaper Editors, San Francisco, California, July 12, 1957. The file also includes a speech by Eunice Kennedy Shriver to the Annual Crusade Dinner of the Greater Boston Association for Retarded Children, Boston, Massachusetts, 22 November 1959; an address by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Associated Business Publications Conference, New York City, October 12, 1960; and a committee print of "Economic Programs for Labor Surplus Areas in Selected Countries of Western Europe," materials prepared for the Joint Economic Committee, U.S. Congress, December 1960.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-058
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address unemployment concerns and outlines a program to stimulate economic growth. Also included is a transcript of the question and answer period following his speech.