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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given before the Polish American Congress in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he outlines a seven point foreign policy program to strengthen relations between the United States and Poland, including measures to advance and protect the cause of freedom in Poland and other Eastern European countries under control of the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-022
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at City Hall in Chicago, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses Poland’s fight for independence from the Soviet Union, and the responsibility of the United States to advance and protect the cause of freedom throughout the world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-003
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech upon receipt of the Man of the Year Award given by the Polish Daily News in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses communist influence in Poland and proposes foreign aid measures to decrease Polish dependence on the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-002
This folder contains drafts of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy given on the floor of the United States Senate and titled, “The Struggle Against Imperialism, Part II -- Poland and Eastern Europe." In his speech the Senator discusses United States aid to Poland, relations between the Soviet Union and Poland, and Poland's progress in the fight against Communism. Of note are notations and edits by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-021
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at an American Relief for Poland dinner held in Detroit, Michigan. In his speech the Senator discusses a need for the United States to provide aid to Communist Poland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-013
This folder contains a press release on Senator John F. Kennedy’s trip to Warsaw, Poland and discusses Senator Kennedy’s observations of living conditions in Communist controlled Poland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-014
This folder contains a copy and drafts of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy given at the annual dinner of the Democratic Party of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois. In his speech the Senator discusses the upcoming elections of 1958 and 1960, Modern Republicanism, the Republican Party's foreign policy record, and foreign aid to Poland. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-011
This folder contains drafts and a partial copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Omaha, Nebraska. In his speech the Senator discusses bipartisan politics, President Dwight D. Eisenhower's domestic program of Modern Republicanism, agricultural issues and surpluses, and foreign aid to Poland. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-008
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the annual awards dinner of the Overseas Press Club held in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses Communism in Poland and the need to develop a new United States foreign policy towards Soviet Union satellite states. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-135-013
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, both during and prior to his Presidency, concerning Senator Kennedy's recollections of his visit to the People's Republic of Poland (also known as Communist Poland or the Polish People's Republic). Materials in this folder include a press release, correspondence, and copies of Senator Kennedy's public account of his trip.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-328-014
This folder contains reports and a memorandum to Secretary of State Dean Rusk in reference to National Security Action Memoranda number 13 (NSAM 13) discussing exchange of persons programs with countries behind the Iron Curtain, particularly Poland and the Soviet Union, in scientific, technical, educational, and cultural fields.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-002
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Mr. Khrushchev and the Captive Nations." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses the Soviet Union's influence in Poland and other satellite states in Eastern Europe, and suggests ways that the United States can promote freedom behind the Iron Curtain. The copy bears notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-002
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Pulaski Day dinner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin discussing Polish independence from Communist rule.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Pulaski Day Parade in Buffalo, New York. In his speech the President discusses the contemporary relevance of General Kazimierz Pulaski's efforts in the American Revolution, noting Poland's role in the Cold War. He describes the Soviet Union's domination as temporary, but notes that in order to prevent the spread of communism, the United States must enact policies of economic flexibility and strengthen the links that connect Poland to Western nations. Materials in this folder include a press and reading copy of the speech, in addition to a copy of President Kennedy's 1961 General Pulaski's Memorial Day proclamation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-328-009
This folder contains a memorandum to Secretary of State Dean Rusk in reference to National Security Action Memoranda number eight (NSAM 8) discussing a commitment to changing the Battle Act (legislation concerning foreign aid and export controls, also known as the Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951) as mentioned in President John F. Kennedy’s State of the Union speech, and negotiations with Poland over the sale of surplus food.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-003
This folder contains speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy, including drafts with handwritten annotations, reading copies, and press releases. Topics include organized labor and labor reform legislation; Israel; Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev; civil rights; agricultural issues; and the housing industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-013
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Chicago, Illinois regarding industry, differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, Soviet Union and colonialism, and United States policy towards Poland and Eastern Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-019
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Pulaski Day Dinner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses United States policy towards Poland, communism in Poland, and influence of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe. Senator Kennedy also remarks on an amendment to the Battle Act that would create economic tools to promote change behind the Iron Curtain.