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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-001
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech titled, “Labor: The Source of American Strength,” he discusses the enduring achievements of the labor movement and proposes expansion of labor programs to address issues of minimum wage, unemployment benefits, and an aging workforce. Also included are copies of the Senator’s remarks discussing a need for foreign policy measures to stop the spread of communism in Eastern Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-024
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. In his speech titled, “Disarmament,” he discusses the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute. Also included is a speech titled, “Cuba,” concerning a history of foreign policy in Cuba, relations between Cuba and the U.S., and the Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Our Stake in Berlin,” given at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the speech Senator Kennedy discusses the differences between East and West Berlin, the spirit and diversity of Berliners, and Berlin as a symbol of determination in the struggle against communism and pressures by the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The President’s South American Tour,” given at Oshkosh State College in Oshkosh, Wisconsin concerning President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America. In the speech he discusses relations between the United States and South America, including foreign aid and economic and political challenges in the region.