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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-002
This file contains drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial dinner in Los Angeles, California. In his speech the Senator discusses the leadership qualities of President Franklin Roosevelt and a need for similar democratic leadership to rebuild the United States economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-015
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California upon accepting the Party’s nomination as candidate for the 1960 presidential election. Topics of his speech include religion, communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights; and appeals for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-014
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic National Committee dinner in Los Angeles, California. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign and a need for Democratic leadership to address domestic and international challenges.