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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Years the Locusts Have Eaten,” given at a Democratic Party of Wisconsin convention held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In the speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, concerns over the growing influence of communism, and the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-001
This folder contains copies of speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Topics include the American character, a need for Democratic leadership to facilitate new ideas and resolve issues, and the threat of communism. 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
JFKCAMP1960-1031-035
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “The Years the Locusts have Eaten,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Indiana, Kansas, and Wisconsin concerning the achievement gap 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
JFKCAMP1960-1030-019
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Pulaski Day Dinner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses United States policy towards Poland, communism in Poland, and influence of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe. Senator Kennedy also remarks on an amendment to the Battle Act that would create economic tools to promote change behind the Iron Curtain.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-018
This folder contains copies of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Our Stake in Berlin,” given at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the differences between East and West Berlin, the spirit and diversity of Berliners, and Berlin as a symbol of determination in the struggle against communism and pressures by the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-016
This folder contains a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy titled, “Nuclear Weapons,” given at the Wisconsin Association of Student Councils in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of nuclear weapons control and advocates for an international agreement to end nuclear weapons testing, particularly between the U.S. and Soviet Union.