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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-022
This folder contains drafts and copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the annual convention banquet of the Farm Bureau Federation of Massachusetts in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses provisions to consider in developing Federal programs to stabilize the agriculture industry. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0914-013
This folder contains correspondence between members of the White House staff and the public regarding President John F. Kennedy's Special Messages to Congress on agriculture and related topics, including food supply; policies on wheat, cotton, feed grains, and dairy; and domestic food distribution applications, such as food stamps, rural area development, and the Food for Peace program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0914-012
This folder contains correspondence, drafts, advanced press copies, and other materials regarding President John F. Kennedy's Special Messages to Congress on agriculture and related topics, including food supply; policies on wheat, cotton, feed grains, and dairy; and domestic food distribution applications, such as food stamps, rural area development, and the Food for Peace program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-052-009
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning legislative activities and efforts to enact the Kennedy Administration's legislative program. Items include drafts and press releases of President Kennedy's Special Message to Congress on agriculture, during which he discusses the economic necessity for the country to properly manage its food supply, and explains how recent increases in average farm incomes is partially the result of Congressional and Executive actions concerning cotton, feed grains, and the dairy industry. The President also encourages Congress to support the upcoming wheat referendum, and discusses possible domestic food distribution applications, such as food stamps, rural area development, and the Food for Peace program.