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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-019
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity breakfast at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. In his speech the Senator discusses the role the legal profession has played in facilitating labor racketeering, and encourages lawyers to engage in ethical practices to prevent corruption within the profession. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-018
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Blue Key banquet held at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. In his speech titled, “Can We Compete With The Russians?” the Senator compares scientific and technical advances between the Soviet Union and the United States, and a need for stronger leadership in the U.S. to fight the growing threat of communism.