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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-044
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Venice, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership and discussing the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic challenges including housing, medical care for the aged, unemployment, and the minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-005
This file contains copies and press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in Rockford, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses political party divisions over Social Security, including expanding health benefits for the elderly to protect them against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-012
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois concerning education, Communism, social security, the aged, international relations, employment, and discrepancies between Vice President Richard M. Nixon’s voting record and campaign platform. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s schedule and travel itinerary for Illinois.
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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.