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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-021
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic fundraising dinner in Syracuse, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of Vice President Richard M. Nixon and the Republican administration to stop the spread of communism. Also included is a transcript from the question and answer period following the Senator’s speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-058
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at a first time voters convocation at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator describes the differences between his positions and those of Vice President Nixon in such areas as the economy and national prestige. There is also a transcript of the question and answer period that followed, where Kennedy discusses the practical differences between the Democratic and Republican parties as well as the three issues on which he and Nixon most differ.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Staten Island, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties and states that the United States cannot afford to be second best to the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1023-037
This folder contains quotes by Richard M. Nixon on bipartisanship and the foreign policy of the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-021
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic rally in Alexandria, Virginia discussing foreign policy under the direction of Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and a need for Democratic leadership to address international challenges.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-077
This file contains a transcript from the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company program American Forum of the Air, hosted by Theodore Granik and consisting of a discussion titled, “Which Party for the Independent Voter,” between Charles S. Rhyne, National Chairman of the Volunteers for Nixon-Lodge, and Byron R. White, National Chairman of the Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson. The experience, achievements, and abilities of each candidate are discussed, including those relating to international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-015
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Pennsylvania concerning the balance of payments, the economy, Israel, the Republican Party’s voting record on social services legislation, and themes of Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-011
This folder contains a press release and a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma discussing a need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress, and comments on Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s experience in foreign affairs. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s travel itinerary for campaign stops in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.