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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-072
This file contains a press release and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses social welfare programs and the international prestige of the United States. The press release details the Republican Party's record of opposing Social Security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-030
This folder contains drafts of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the National Women's Democratic Club. Topics of the speech include foreign policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration including the Soviet Union, military strength and national security, and domestic economic issues and policies. Of note are drafts with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-008
This folder contains drafts and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various events. Topics include bipartisan politics, the economic programs of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, social security legislation, foreign policy in Asia, and the 1954 political campaign. Of note is a copy of a speech with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-001
This folder contains drafts and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various dinners and organizational events. Topics of the speeches include a reinvigoration of the Democratic Party, the Republican Party's victory in the election of 1952, and United States relations with Israel and the Soviet Union. Also included in this folder is a statement on Memorial Day. Of note are several items with notations and handwritten drafts by the Senator.
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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-0896-005
This folder contains a transcript of remarks given by Senator John F. Kennedy on a closed circuit television program, and a press release of a speech given by the Senator. In his remarks Senator Kennedy discusses the 1956 Presidential campaign, including foreign policy and economic issues under President Eisenhower’s administration, and the differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-004
This folder contains copies and a draft of an insert for a speech on Latin America given by Senator John F. Kennedy. In the excerpt the Senator discusses the Republican administration’s handling of foreign policy issues in Latin America, and a need to provide economic and military aid to Latin American countries to counter the growing threat of communism. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.