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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-040
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an American Legion convention in Miami, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses national security concerns, including the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union in military strength and nuclear missile technology; and a need to increase foreign aid to developing nations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-039
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a band shell in Miami, Florida during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address national security issues, including the growing influence of communism in Cuba.