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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-008
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Florida, Georgia, and Illinois concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign. Also included are letters regarding Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-002
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Indiana concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign. Also included is correspondence with Senator Paul Simon, Chairman of the Illinois Committee for Fair Play.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6765-A
Senators and Congressmen stand outside the West Wing of the White House, Washington, D.C., during a visit to meet with President John F. Kennedy. (L-R) Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota; Senator Thomas H. Kuchel of California; Senator Everett Dirksen of Illinois; Senator Richard Russell of Georgia; Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson of Washington; Senator Leverett Saltonstall of Massachusetts; Senator Albert Gore of Tennessee; Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri; Representative Charles Halleck of Indiana; Representative Leslie C. Arends of Illinois.