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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-1103-018
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a Milwaukee Gridiron dinner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Topics of his speech include a need for effective leadership to address the growing threat of Communism, and the 1960 presidential election. The copy has notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0918-004
This file contains reading copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that pertain to agriculture and farming. Items include "A Plan of Action for the Dairy Industry," "The Importance of Farm Credit," "REA Under the Republicans," "The Challenge Abroad," an untitled dairy program speech, "REA," remarks at the Midwest Farm Conference, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin," and "REA Coops." The file also contains memoranda on the wheat program by Myer Feldman, and a press release of Senator Kennedy's remarks to the Stutsman County (North Dakota) Democratic Committee dinner. Of note are some copies with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-004
This file contains a copy and press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address concerns over nuclear disarmament. Also included is a copy of a telegram sent by the Senator to Vice President Richard M. Nixon regarding United States relations with Cuba.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-003
This file contains a copy and press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in La Crosse, Wisconsin, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses farm policy under the Republican administration, and a need to stabilize the agricultural industry through parity prices, increased farm income, and an adequate food surplus program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-002
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at the Field House at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses challenges facing the next President of the United States, including equal rights, social legislation, unemployment, nuclear disarmament, and foreign aid to developing countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-001
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses differences between the political parties; the responsibility of the President of the United States to resolve domestic and international issues, including communism; and the role of the U.S. as a model for other nations of a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-003
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a Wisconsin Democratic dinner. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and a need for greater diversity in politics. 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-0902-022
This file contains copies and partial copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at a Milwaukee Gridiron dinner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Topics of his speech include a need for effective leadership to address the growing threat of Communism, and the 1960 Presidential election.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-010
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin discussing the role of the Democratic Party and issues facing the nation, including the economic recession. 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-0915-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin." In this undated speech, likely given in early 1960, the Senator discusses issues within the Wisconsin dairy industry and presents five ideas to help solve the problem. Of note is a draft with handwritten annotations.
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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-0907-032
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Should Nuclear Tests be Resumed,” discussing a potential need to resume nuclear testing for national security purposes despite the negative health effects of radiation exposure.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Our Goals in This Campaign,” given in Milwaukee, Wisconsin discussing the Wisconsin state presidential primary and outlining his 1960 presidential campaign platform.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-030
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Beloit, Wisconsin. In his speech titled, “Medical Care for Our Older Citizens," he proposes a bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code in order to provide health benefits to the elderly and protect them against rising hospital and nursing costs. Also included are copies of press releases with excerpts from the Senator’s speech concerning increased unemployment benefits compensation.
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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-0907-028
This file consists of copies of a press release containing excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech in Manitowoc, Wisconsin concerning proposed taxes on the Rural Electric Administration (REA) Cooperative program by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-025
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Rural Electric Administration (REA) county meeting in Gays Mills, Wisconsin concerning the REA Cooperative program, a need to reduce interest rates in the program, and the importance of affordable electric power in rural communities.
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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-0907-022
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Civil Rights for All Americans,” given at a reception at the Jewish Community Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the speech he discusses the importance of the 14th and 15th Constitutional Amendments and the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to democracy, and proposes revising legislation to create enforcement provisions guaranteeing the right to vote for every citizen. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-021
This file contains copies of remarks by Senator John F. Kennedy in Marinette, Wisconsin discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and proposes a policy to provide loans to farmers to relieve the economic pressure of increased costs in agricultural management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-020
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Protecting the Right to Vote,” given in Milwaukee, Wisconsin discussing the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and a need to revise the legislation to include an enforcement provision ensuring the right to vote.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Food for Peace,” given at a Young Democrats state convention banquet held in Racine, Wisconsin. In the speech he proposes expanding foreign aid programs to send United States’ agricultural surpluses abroad to mitigate world hunger.
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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-0907-014
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given in Madison, Wisconsin discussing 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.