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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-027
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Johnstown, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics of the speech include unemployment concerns in Pennsylvania; the failure of the Republican administration to address national security concerns, including communism; and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-024
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals for leadership and change and discusses labor issues, including the effects of automation on employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Saginaw, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses political party divisions on various issues, including unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-018
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses a need to strengthen the economy and reduce unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-062
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Youngstown, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a need for Democratic leadership and the failure of the Republican administration to address various challenges including the economy, labor, Social Security, education, and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the National Stockyards in East St. Louis, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for Democratic leadership, economic concerns in the agricultural industry, and labor issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-011
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Niagara Falls, New York, at the Treadway Inn during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on the issues of medical care for the elderly and the national minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-006
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a municipal auditorium in Canton, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on labor issues, including unemployment benefits and the effects of automation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-059
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Elks Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties on such issues as civil rights, housing, and employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-050
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Levittown Shopping Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in areas such as the economy and employment. The press release lists three themes of Nixon's campaign and recaps Republican opposition to progressive programs in the past.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Baker Park in St. Charles, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues, political party differences, and the declining prestige of the United States abroad.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-008
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Caterpillar plant in East Peoria, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address labor concerns in the steel industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-034
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an I.A.M. (International Association of Machinists) convention in St. Louis, Missouri during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change and discusses differences between the political parties in addressing various challenges including unemployment, social services, and education.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-058
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address unemployment concerns and outlines a program to stimulate economic growth. Also included is a transcript of the question and answer period following his speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-057
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a United Steel Workers of America convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on economic issues, including those relating to the steel industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-004
This folder contains excerpts and press releases of speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy. Topics include nuclear weapons testing, urban affairs, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s visit to the United States, federal student loans, the Democratic Party’s farm program, Africa, and the labor movement. Also included is a speech concerning a gap in achievements in agriculture, military, education, and space exploration between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-002
This folder contains speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy, including drafts with handwritten annotations, excerpts, press releases, and the Congressional Record. Topics include agricultural issues, the Kennedy-Ervin Bill and labor reform, immigration reform legislation, and the Democratic agenda.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Ohio regarding the economy, Communism, unemployment, international relations, a need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress, policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and the importance of a Democratic victory in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-020
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan concerning industry, unemployment, organized labor, the economy, education, international relations, Communism, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s itinerary for a campaign trip to Michigan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-035
This folder contains copies of speeches by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, Labor Reform" and "The Urgent Need for the Kennedy-Ervin Labor-Management Reform Bill," concerning racketeering, labor-management reform legislation, and political party divisions on the labor issue. Also included in this folder is a section by section analysis of the Kennedy-Ervin Labor-Management Reform Bill (S. 1555), as well as a summary of the major provisions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1029-011
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, "Jefferson, Jackson and Roosevelt." In his speech the Senator remarks on the legacies of former Presidents Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt; and discusses issues facing current Democratic leaders such as programs for the aged, labor-management reform legislation, and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1036-004
This folder contains fact sheets compiled by the Democratic National Committee Research Division. Topics consist of Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s Congressional voting record, a State of the Union address by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the economy, United States military power, and unemployment.