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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-019
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 34th Annual Jackson Day Banquet in Springfield, Missouri. In his speech the Senator discusses Democratic leadership in Missouri, a need for drought relief measures to support the farm economy in the area, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s proposed policy to address Communism in the Middle East. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-015
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the fourth annual Rockhurst Day banquet at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Missouri. In his speech the Senator discusses the career and achievements of Senator John Brooks Henderson, Western colonialism, nationalism, and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-022
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kansas and Missouri concerning the legacy of President Harry S. Truman, international relations, Communism, the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and progress, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder are Senator Kennedy’s travel schedules for campaign stops in Missouri and Kansas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-016
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kansas and Missouri concerning agriculture, the Soviet Union, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and New York. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, international relations, Communism, national security and defense, civil rights, labor, and the economy.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1033-004
This folder contains statements and speeches given in Illinois, Missouri, New York City, and Pennsylvania by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign asking for support and discussing general issues. Topics include foreign policy, the economy, and policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-010
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign, Africa, agriculture, civil rights, economic growth, education, foreign policy, the minimum wage, organized crime, Poland, social security, urban renewal, and youth. Also included in this folder is Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedule for Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1049-003
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedule for Iowa and Missouri, an information sheet concerning a press conference with President Harry S. Truman and Senator John F. Kennedy, and a transcript of the Truman-Kennedy press conference.