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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0918-004
This file contains reading copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that pertain to agriculture and farming. Items include "A Plan of Action for the Dairy Industry," "The Importance of Farm Credit," "REA Under the Republicans," "The Challenge Abroad," an untitled dairy program speech, "REA," remarks at the Midwest Farm Conference, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin," and "REA Coops." The file also contains memoranda on the wheat program by Myer Feldman, and a press release of Senator Kennedy's remarks to the Stutsman County (North Dakota) Democratic Committee dinner. Of note are some copies with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-003
This file contains a copy and press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in La Crosse, Wisconsin, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses farm policy under the Republican administration, and a need to stabilize the agricultural industry through parity prices, increased farm income, and an adequate food surplus program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0972-016
This folder contains letters, press releases, and newspaper articles sent between Senator John F. Kennedy; members of the Senator’s staff; and Robert "Bob" Moses, radio director of Farmers Union on the Air and a supporter of Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, concerning campaign efforts in Wisconsin, the political climate, and agricultural issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0972-015
This folder contains letters, telegrams, press releases, and newspaper articles sent between Senator John F. Kennedy; members of the Senator’s staff; and Robert "Bob" Moses, radio director of Farmers Union on the Air and a supporter of Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, concerning campaign efforts in Wisconsin, the political climate, and agricultural issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Dairy Problems in Wisconsin." In this undated speech, likely given in early 1960, the Senator discusses issues within the Wisconsin dairy industry and presents five ideas to help solve the problem. Of note is a draft with handwritten annotations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-021
This file contains copies of remarks by Senator John F. Kennedy in Marinette, Wisconsin discussing Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and proposes a policy to provide loans to farmers to relieve the economic pressure of increased costs in agricultural management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Food for Peace,” given at a Young Democrats state convention banquet held in Racine, Wisconsin. In the speech he proposes expanding foreign aid programs to send United States’ agricultural surpluses abroad to mitigate world hunger.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-012
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Shawano, Wisconsin titled, "A Plan of Action for the Dairy Industry," discussing legislation to stabilize the dairy industry and the importance of milk production to overall farm economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-009
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Importance of Farm Credit,” given in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. In the speech he discusses Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson’s farm program, and proposes a policy to provide loans to farmers to relieve the economic pressure of increased costs in agricultural management.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-034
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin discussing the importance of agricultural research to the farm economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Antigo, Wisconsin titled, "Strengthening REA Cooperatives." In the speech he discusses the Rural Electric Act (REA) and a need to expand rural electrification to support the farm economy in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A New Dairy Program for Wisconsin and the Nation,” given at a reception at the Hotel Rogers in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. In the speech he discusses issues facing dairy farmers, including a need to stabilize the dairy industry and the importance of milk production to overall farm economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0997-014
This folder contains correspondence, handwritten notes, and statements concerning agriculture in West Virginia and Wisconsin.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-003
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include agriculture, preservation of natural resources, civil rights, small business, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-010
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include natural resources and conservation, the dairy industry, agricultural issues, the economy, the military budget, and Rural Electrification Administration (REA) co-operatives.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning disarmament, international relations, agricultural issues, the economy, social services legislation, Communism, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress and move the country forward. Also included in this folder are schedules for Senator Kennedy’s campaign stops in La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Madison.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-018
This folder contains a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy during a tour of Wisconsin. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of strong farm cooperatives and proposes a four-point program to benefit small farmers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois, North Dakota, and Wisconsin concerning agricultural policies under Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson, and proposing a six-point program to benefit farmers and improve the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-016
This folder contains press releases and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in North Dakota and Wisconsin concerning high interest rates for farmers and the importance of strengthening REA (Rural Electrification Administration) cooperatives.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-015
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin regarding financial challenges faced by small farmers, such as a declining income and difficulty obtaining a loan; and introducing a four-point proposal to improve the credit policy for farmers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-012
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning a proposal for the expansion of Public Law 480, also known as the Food for Peace program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-005
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning issues within the dairy industry and presenting solutions to the problems.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-002
This folder contains copies and excerpts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign in Wisconsin. The speeches focus on agricultural policy in the United States, including agricultural research, a loan program for farmers, and the Food for Peace program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-004
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Indiana and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the Democratic Party’s agricultural program; organized crime; medical care for the aged; United States policy towards Berlin, Germany; and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.