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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0961-023
This folder contains a memorandum and a letter from Connecticut Congressman Chester Bowles concerning Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech to the American Society of Newspaper Editors concerning the prospect of a Catholic president.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Religious Issue in American Politics,” given before the American Society of Newspaper Editors in Washington, D.C. In his speech he discusses the role of religion in the 1960 presidential campaign and discourages voters from voting based solely on the religious affiliation of a candidate.