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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-019
This folder contains a draft and a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's commencement address at Boston College in Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses education and urges graduates to participate in politics. Of note is a draft with annotations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-043-034
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's address at the Boston College Centennial Celebration held in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In his speech the President congratulates the school on its anniversary, and discusses the increasing importance of universities in the national education system. Materials in this folder include a reading copy with handwritten notations by the President and a press copy of the speech, in addition to programs for the centennial week's activities.