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Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-029-001
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Burke Marshall Personal Papers
BMPP-028-006
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00975-012
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00905-002
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00888-003
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00887-011
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00887-003
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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-00877-003
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-005
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech before the United States Senate regarding the Boston Army Base pier in South Boston, Massachusetts. In his speech the Senator discusses the economic and military value of the pier, and proposes a bill to rehabilitate the pier and maintain its current operation under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-009
This folder contains copies of remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy before the United States Senate regarding construction of the Saint Lawrence Seaway that would connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. In his speech the Senator announces his support of a bill to allow for participation by the U.S. in the project due to economic benefits in the construction, operation, and administration of the Seaway. The Senator also addresses concerns regarding the economic impact of the Saint Lawrence Seaway on the Port of Boston.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-008
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s statement on Senate Joint Resolution 31, an amendment to change the way electoral votes are distributed in states. In his statement the Senator discusses the necessity of the amendment and the potential effects of such a revision. Of note is a memorandum signed by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0901-002
This file contains a copy of a statement by Senator John F. Kennedy delivered on the floor of the United States Senate discussing a need for revised unemployment compensation legislation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-026
This file contains copies of an excerpt of the Congressional Record containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Medical Care for Our Older Citizens." In his speech he proposes a bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code in order to provide health benefits to the elderly and insuring them against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-007
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, "The Power of Labor for the Good of America," given on the floor of the United States Senate discussing the achievements of the labor movement and the passage of legislation to end labor racketeering. In the speech he also discusses a pamphlet titled, “Power-for what?” written by George Meany, President of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations), addressing the labor movement.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-017
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Fair Labor Standards,” given before the United States Senate proposing a bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act by increasing the minimum wage and extending minimum wage protection to large-scale inter-state workers in retail and service industries.