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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-017
This folder contains a draft of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Young Democrats dinner in Jackson, Mississippi. In his speech the Senator discusses foreign and domestic policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and a need for strong leadership to fight the growing threat of communism. The draft includes notations by the Senator. Also included in this folder are notes by Senator Kennedy and a newspaper article discussing the Senator’s position on the Supreme Court case upholding school desegregation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-043-042
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks to members of the Young Democrats of America in the new flower garden of the White House. In his speech the President discusses the necessity of the Democratic Party, the general purpose of political parties, and the ways in which his audience can inform the public about pertinent issues.