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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-011
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Niagara Falls, New York, at the Treadway Inn during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on the issues of medical care for the elderly and the national minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-057
This file contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a city fund raising dinner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the correlation between progress at home and abroad, and asks for the voters' help in achieving the type of country he desires for his children, "a strong America in a world of peace."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-051
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Penn Fruit Shopping Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in terms of national progress. The press release lists six areas of disagreement between the two candidates, namely medical care for the aged, teachers' salaries, agriculture, unemployment, trusting the voters, and a strategy for peace.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-049
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Valley Forge Country Club in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses seven "New Frontiers" that will provide challenges and opportunities in the 1960s, specifically population, longevity, education, suburbia, science and space, automation, and leisure time.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-022
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Warren, Michigan, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses distressed areas, employment, and issues affecting senior citizens.
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United States President's Commission on the Status of Women Records
USPCSW-003-001
This folder contains materials related to a meeting of the President's Commission on the Status of Women, including press releases, a progress report, reports by several of the Commission's committees, and meeting agendas. The folder also contains correspondence between President John F Kennedy and Commission Chair Eleanor Roosevelt. Topics include: women's employment including federal employment; civil and political rights; labor and economic issues, including taxes and equal pay; and social services, including social security, healthcare for older women (referred to as "the aged"), and childcare.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Walter W. Heller
JFKWHSFWWH-MF41-008
This folder contains material pertaining to a request for comments from the Council of Economic Advisers on a draft Presidential Message on Aging. One letter discusses the President's Manpower Report instead and is likely misfiled.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-048-011
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks upon arrival at the Miami International Airport in Florida. In his speech the President explains the purpose of political parties, and discusses aspects of the Democratic Party platform, such as education, employment, and economic security for the aged. Materials in this folder include note cards and a press copy of the speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-110-020
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the White House Regional Conferences, a series of conferences held throughout the country during which Federal, state, and local officials discuss topics such as the economy, social services, urban development, and area redevelopment, with special emphasis on the unique needs of children, workers, and senior citizens. Materials in this folder include a press kit, brochures, conference reports, reports on health insurance for the aged, biographical information on conference leaders and prominent participants, and fact sheets on topics such as public housing, labor standards, urban renewal, and youth employment opportunities.
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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-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-0908-015
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Aid to the Unemployed and Retired,” given in Clarksburg, West Virginia discussing a need for increased unemployment compensation benefits and social services for the elderly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-058-015
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the President's News Conference of February 21, 1963 (News Conference 50). The President began the press conference with a statement regarding the needs of senior citizens, recommending a reduction in taxes and an increase in social security. He also announced a revised hospital insurance program bill. The President then urged the unions involved in the New York City newspaper strike to submit their differences independently so as to arrive at a swift resolution. Following this statement the President answered questions from the press on a variety of topics including the attack on a shrimp boat by a Cuban MiG fighter aircraft, the tax program, and a nuclear test ban treaty. Background materials in this folder include briefing papers for the President on domestic and foreign affairs and national security. The official White House transcript of the press conference and the stenotype transcript of the press conference are also included.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1052-013
This folder contains newspaper clippings concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; the Democratic and Republican parties; Cuba; various presidential primaries; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; public opinion and polling; Vice President Richard M. Nixon; James R. “Jimmy” Hoffa, President of the Teamsters Union; Japan; former Illinois Governor Adlai E. Stevenson; the role of religion in the campaign; Senator Hubert H. Humphrey; labor unions; the aged; and the seizure of the Long Beach Federal Savings and Loan Association.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-008
This folder contains excerpts from speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the aged, agriculture, civil rights, the Cold War, defense, disarmament, economic policy, education, foreign policy, labor, natural resources, and urban affairs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1050-019
This folder contains drafts of speeches concerning the aged, defense, education, immigration, labor, natural resources and conservation, nuclear testing, and television access in remote areas of Idaho.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-033
This folder contains statements made by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning his 1960 presidential campaign, labor, economically distressed areas, the economy, foreign policy, civil rights, the aged, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s South American tour.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-017
This folder contains unofficial transcripts of the first and second presidential debates between candidates Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard M. Nixon. The candidates answered questions on numerous issues, including agriculture, the economy, education, foreign policy, medical care for the aged, civil rights, the Cold War, labor, national defense, taxes, Cuba, the invasion of Quemoy and Matsu, and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The first debate was moderated by Howard K. Smith of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and the second debate was moderated by Frank McGee of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-010
This folder contains eight fact sheets: labor issues including the aged, unemployment, and minimum wage; agriculture; water and power; civil rights; civil liberties; biographical information about Senator John F. Kennedy; fiscal responsibility and the Federal budget; and examples of moral courage exhibited by Senator Kennedy during his legislative career.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-001
This folder contains fact sheets concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s legislative record on labor issues, the aged, unemployment, and minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-012
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning education, Communism, social security, the aged, international relations, employment, and discrepancies between Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s voting record and campaign platform. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule and travel itinerary for Illinois.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1045-016
This folder contains correspondence, press releases, newsletters, and campaign flyers concerning Senator Hubert H. Humphrey’s 1960 presidential campaign and his plans for the aged, the economy, farm programs, and labor. Also included in this folder are financial statements for the 1960 presidential campaigns of Senator John F. Kennedy, Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, and Vice-President Richard M. Nixon.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-011
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party; education; the aged; the Peace Corps; agriculture; communism; natural resources; unemployment and the economy; and preparations for the Presidential Inauguration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-010
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include education; American prestige abroad; the aged; agriculture; communism; civil rights; and unemployment and the economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-008
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include education; the arts; civil rights; the aged; urban growth and unemployment; agriculture; communism; and the military.