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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Fight Against Crime,” given in Dodgeville, Wisconsin discussing the creation of a National Crime Commission to investigate criminal syndicates and coordinate efforts with local law enforcement to apprehend suspected labor racketeers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a District Attorney’s Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin discussing the harmful effects of labor racketeering and a need for legislation to end it.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-028
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Ohio and Wisconsin concerning organized crime, labor-management racketeering, the McClellan Committee, and unethical practices among labor lawyers.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1028-027
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin titled, “The Fight Against Crime.” In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the prevalence of organized crime and proposes a National Crime Commission to gather intelligence about crime syndicates and distribute to local jurisdictions.
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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.