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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-0901-003
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech in Fitchburg, Massachusetts discussing a need for effective Democratic leadership to address domestic issues, including unemployment and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-002
This file contains a copy of a statement by Senator John F. Kennedy delivered on the floor of the United States Senate discussing a need for revised unemployment compensation legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0413-004
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the Railroad Retirement Board.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-007
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). It also includes a weekly summary of NLRB cases from January 4-8, 1954.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0412-002
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the Department of Labor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0411-014
This folder contains constituent correspondence received by Senator John F. Kennedy's office that pertains to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Topics include federal grants for Massachusetts schools and hospitals, and the fluoridation of the water supply in Springfield, Massachusetts. Publications include a copy of the Report of the Task Force on the Handicapped to the Chairman of the Manpower Policy Committee, Office of Defense Mobilization (January 1952); the 1952 Annual Report of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, a division of the Federal Security Agency; and Doing Something for the Disabled by Mary E. Switzer and Howard A. Rusk (Pamphlet No. 197), published by the Public Affairs Committee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Steel Strike and the Taft-Hartley Law." In this speech, the Senator discusses the steel strike and criticizes President Dwight D. Eisenhower's management of the situation. The Senator also condemns the usage of the Taft-Hartley emergency injunction and suggests a re-examination of the law's emergency provisions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Steel Strike." In this short undated statement, likely written in 1959, the Senator criticizes the Eisenhower administration's handling of a labor dispute in the steel industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Need for Labor-Management Reform." In this undated speech, likely written in 1959, the Senator discusses legislation to protect unions against racketeering. Of note is a reading copy with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-003
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Need for Action on Unemployment Compensation." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses legislation to increase coverage and the standard minimum payment for unemployment compensation benefits.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-031
This file contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Labor Reform Bill." In this undated speech, likely written in mid 1959, the Senator discusses the Kennedy-Ervin Labor-Management Reform Bill and how it exposes differences in party attitudes. Also included is a reading copy of remarks titled, "The Continuing Issue of Labor Reform," which bear notations by Senator Kennedy. This speech discusses labor reform and legislation to protect against racketeering and corruption within labor unions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-030
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Labor Reform." In this undated speech, likely written in fall 1958, the Senator criticizes Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives for blocking the passage of the Kennedy-Ives labor reform bill.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-010
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Congress and Labor Reform." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses the Labor-Management Reform Act of 1959 that protects against racketeering and corruption within labor unions.
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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-0907-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Fight Against Crime,” given in Dodgeville, Wisconsin discussing the creation of a National Crime Commission to investigate criminal syndicates and coordinate efforts with local law enforcement to apprehend suspected labor racketeers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, "Three Neglected Groups," given at a reception in Superior, Wisconsin discussing a need for increased unemployment benefits, minimum wage, and social services for elderly citizens.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-013
This file contains outlines of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the sixth annual National Legislative Conference of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) in Washington, D.C. Topics include housing, population growth, legislation, and labor issues. Of note is a draft of an outline with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Relief for Economically Distressed Areas,” given in La Crosse, Wisconsin discussing a need for revised unemployment compensation benefits, and proposing legislation to provide loans and grants to economically distressed areas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-025
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Those Who Have Too Little,” given at a reception held at the Northland Hotel in Green Bay, Wisconsin. In his speech he discusses a need for revised legislation to increase unemployment compensation benefits and the minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-042
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at an AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Topics of his speeches include the effects of automation on labor, and a need to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-038
This file contains an article by James A. Wechsler titled, “The Liberal Retreat, and the Need for Political Realignment,” published in The Progressive, Madison, Wisconsin. The article discusses a history of American liberalism in politics and the role of labor in realigning the Democratic Party with liberal ideology.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-034
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company in Eugene, Oregon. In his speech he discusses the achievements of the labor movement, as well as labor issues including the minimum wage, automation, and natural resource development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-021
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Hagerstown, Maryland. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to create jobs and promote industry research and development in economically distressed regions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Prince George’s Democratic Club dedication discussing a need for increased wages for government employees.