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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-012
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Loyola College (later known as Loyola University) annual alumni banquet in Baltimore, Maryland. In his speech the Senator compares the education systems in the United States and Soviet Union and discusses the support for scientific and technological advancement in the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-012
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Teachers’ Association convention in Baltimore, Maryland. In his speech the Senator discusses the role of teachers in shaping the minds of future leaders, and a need for greater scholarship in politics.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-012
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda, Maryland. In the speech he discusses the important role of education in creating strong leaders and encourages students to consider a career in public service. 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-0909-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Education of an American Politician,” given at an Eastern Shore Youth Council conference in Elkton, Maryland. In his speech he discusses the importance of scholarship in politics and a need to increase Federal aid to public education to address issues relating to population growth, financial concerns, and inadequate educational facilities.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Crisis in American Education,” given at a luncheon of the United Democratic Women’s Club in Rockville, Maryland. In his speech he compares the education systems of the United States and Soviet Union, and discusses issues in the U.S. system including funding, inadequate facilities, and a lack of qualified teachers.