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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-041
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Scranton, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the economy, industrial capacity, employment, and area redevelopment legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-015
This file contains a draft and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Washington County Democratic dinner in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania discussing a need for revised legislation to address labor issues in the steel industry. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator. [Notes: Location of dinner is incorrectly identified as Fayette City, Pennsylvania, on press release header.]
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York City and Pennsylvania discussing labor, industry, the economy, international relations, legislation, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-005
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Iowa; Missouri; Montana; New Jersey; North Dakota; Pennsylvania; South Dakota; Tennessee; Utah; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, international relations, labor, industry, agricultural issues, and the development of natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1031-005
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, "The Steel Strike and the Taft-Hartley Law," given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Washington County Democratic Dinner in Fayette City, Pennsylvania. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the steel strike and criticizes President Dwight D. Eisenhower's management of the situation. The Senator also condemns the usage of the Taft-Hartley emergency injunction and suggests a re-examination of the law's emergency provisions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-003
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Pennsylvania, lists of Pennsylvanian weekly newspapers concerning the 1960 presidential campaign and support for Senator Kennedy. Also included in this folder is a photograph and the 1959 Legislative Report of United Steelworkers of America, Legislative Committee of Pennsylvania.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1042-001
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Pennsylvania, press releases, newspaper clippings, and tour schedules. Topics include labor, the steel industry, appearances by Senator Kennedy, and the Senator’s trip to Pennsylvania. Also included in this folder is a program from American’s for Democratic Action’s 12th Annual Roosevelt Day Dinner.