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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-030
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Beloit, Wisconsin. In his speech titled, “Medical Care for Our Older Citizens," he proposes a bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code in order to provide health benefits to the elderly and protect them against rising hospital and nursing costs. Also included are copies of press releases with excerpts from the Senator’s speech concerning increased unemployment benefits compensation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, "Three Neglected Groups," given at a reception in Superior, Wisconsin discussing a need for increased unemployment benefits, minimum wage, and social services for elderly citizens.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Relief for Economically Distressed Areas,” given in La Crosse, Wisconsin discussing a need for revised unemployment compensation benefits, and proposing legislation to provide loans and grants to economically distressed areas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Wausau, Wisconsin titled, “Our Unshared Abundance.” In the speech he discusses issues in labor, housing, and education, despite economic gains under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning disarmament, international relations, agricultural issues, the economy, social services legislation, Communism, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress and move the country forward. Also included in this folder are schedules for Senator Kennedy’s campaign stops in La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Madison.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-015
This folder contains remarks made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Montana and Wisconsin concerning legislation to modernize the unemployment compensation program and establish a national minimum standard for benefits distribution.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-014
This folder contains remarks titled, “Three Neglected Groups,” made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Superior, Wisconsin concerning economic hardships for the unemployed, underpaid, and aged citizens, and discussing legislation to improve their quality of life.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-013
This folder contains remarks titled, “Those Who Have Too Little,” made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Green Bay, Wisconsin concerning legislation to increase the minimum wage and to modernize the unemployment compensation program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-008
This folder contains a Congressional Record and copies of speeches made by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan, Oregon, and Wisconsin concerning legislation for a national medical insurance program to assist aged citizens with health care costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1048-011
This folder contains press releases concerning the 1960 presidential campaign; unemployment insurance; agriculture; appropriations for soil conservation, watershed development, and flood control; aid for small businesses; labor, water pollution control; social security; presidential primary elections in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Wisconsin; and Senator John F. Kennedy’s tour schedules for Indiana, Oregon, and West Virginia.