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Oral history
Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
RFKOH-AHB-03
Blumenthal discusses the 1966 debate over the New York State Medicaid bill, the 1966 New York State gubernatorial race, and Ronnie M. Eldridge’s challenge to Tammany Hall’s control of the New York County Democratic chairmanship, among other issues.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-015
This file contains a press release from the Democratic National Committee containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a senior citizens meeting held at Kleinham’s Music Hall in Buffalo, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republic administration to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising medical costs.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act in Hyde Park, New York discussing the achievements of the Act, and a need to expand legislation to protect the elderly against rising medical costs, unemployment, and housing concerns.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-013
This folder contains copies of the Congressional Record containing a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act in Hyde Park, New York. In his speech the Senator remarks on the importance of the Social Security program and discusses current issues facing the aged.