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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-059
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Elks Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties on such issues as civil rights, housing, and employment.
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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-0914-052
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Rosen Apartments in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses housing, civil rights, employment, and health care.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-033
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Eastern Parkway Arena in Brooklyn, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator lists five key differences between himself and Vice President Nixon. The differences relate to the high cost of living, housing, education, and civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1020-037
This folder contains articles by Horace Sherman Miller, publications from a variety of organizations, and letters from various individuals concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s religious beliefs, the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, and opposition to Senator Kennedy based on the religious issue and his stance on civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-011
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon concerning civil rights, including voting, desegregation of schools, the South, employment, and the Republican Party’s record on civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1022-022
This folder contains a pamphlet titled, “Social Deliverances,” concerning the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, civil rights, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1015-005
This folder contains a statement made by Senator John F. Kennedy concerning civil rights legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0991-009
This folder contains memoranda from Marjorie McKenzie Lawson to Senator John F. Kennedy regarding civil rights and civil liberties for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0978-013
This folder contains letters and telegrams concerning expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign; requests for campaign materials; and the political climate in Georgia, particularly regarding civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0963-027
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals concerning expressions of general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, civil rights, and the Senator’s campaign efforts in South Carolina.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-003
This folder contains a summary of a meeting between Senator John F. Kennedy and Michigan delegates for the 1960 Democratic National Convention to discuss the Senator’s stance on civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0566-002
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of his staff, and individual citizens regarding various topics including legislation, civil rights, housing, national security, international relations, and the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0925-010
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy, members of Senator Kennedy’s staff, and various Alabama officials concerning local efforts in the Senator’s 1960 presidential campaign, individual delegates supporting his nomination at the Democratic National Convention, and the Senator’s position on issues such as civil rights and labor management. Of note is a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to campaign worker Marjorie M. Lawson requesting a meeting with Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-013
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) rally in Los Angeles, California. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign and the role of the President of the United States as a legislative and moral authority, responsible for upholding and enforcing Constitutional rights, including equal rights for all Americans.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0983-007
This folder contains letters from Bidwell Adam, Chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee for Mississippi, to individuals working on Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. The letters concern requests for campaign materials and the political climate in Mississippi, particularly regarding civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1018-008
This folder contains articles from The American Nationalist concerning opposition to racial integration and Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1016-010
This folder contains a memorandum and order forms regarding materials for the Neighborhood Discussion Program and pamphlets about the problems of family farmers and civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0996-009
This folder contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, speech drafts, and transcripts of an interview with Senator John F. Kennedy concerning civil rights, disarmament, domestic concerns, and foreign policy from Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0996-006
This folder contains speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy about Africa, agriculture, civil rights, the economy, education, Food For Peace, industry, labor, the religion issue, and social security during his 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1019-001
This folder contains issues of Common Sense, an anti-Communist newspaper, with articles concerning communism and civil rights.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-CES-01
This interview covers the 1960 Democratic National Convention, John F. Kennedy’s 1960 campaign in Georgia, and the Kennedy administration’s actions on civil rights, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JTS-01
This interview focuses on the 1960 Democratic National Convention, the 1960 gubernatorial and presidential campaigns in North Carolina, and John F. Kennedy’s issues with winning support from Southern Democrats, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-FBS-01
This interview focuses on the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy’s concern for the refugee crisis on the Middle East, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee, among other topics.
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-PAS-01
This interview covers the Kennedy campaign’s efforts to recruit Puerto Rican voters in New York, international reaction to discrimination against African diplomats, and efforts to reduce segregation in Washington D.C. and Maryland, among other topics.