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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-017
This file contains a draft of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Jefferson-Jackson day dinner in Bismarck, North Dakota. In his speech the Senator discusses bi-partisan leadership and the United States economy, and a need for legislation to strengthen the agricultural industry. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy. Also included are drafts of speeches for Jefferson-Jackson day dinners in Vermont and New Hampshire.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-009
This folder contains excerpts and press releases of speeches given in New Hampshire, New York, and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include funding for natural resources and conservation projects; the dairy industry; Africa; Communism in Eastern Europe; and legislation for unemployment, education, and health care for the aged.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-006
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include the importance of the New Hampshire primary, critical issues facing the 1960s, and medical care for the aged. Of note is a transcript of the press conference when Senator Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Presidency.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-001
This folder contains Senator John F. Kennedy’s schedule for September 2, 1960 and speeches given by the Senator in Alaska, California, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, and New Hampshire. In his speeches the Senator discusses the economy, labor, industry, legislation, and international affairs; and asks for support for his 1960 presidential campaign. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s acceptance speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon receiving the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 1960 presidential election. In his speech the Senator addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights. He also discusses a New Frontier in America, which calls for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.