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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-006
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the importance of the New Hampshire primary, critical issues facing the 1960s, and medical care for the aged. Of note is a transcript of the press conference when Senator Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Presidency.
Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-008
This folder contains press releases of statements, addresses, and remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include higher education; civil rights; labor; the role of the President as Chief Executive and leader of the United States; the federal budget; insurance for the aged; the Senator’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II; and the Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin presidential primary elections.