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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-008
This folder contains a speech given by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson at the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon accepting the Vice Presidential nomination for the 1960 campaign. In his speech Senator Johnson encourages unity in the United States and expresses his support for Senator John F. Kennedy as the Presidential nominee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1033-006
This folder contains remarks by Democratic National Chairman Paul M. Butler at the opening of the 1960 Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Los Angeles, California. In his speech Mr. Butler discusses the responsibility of the Democratic Party to rekindle hope and recover the meaning of the national purpose in the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1032-027
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination as presidential candidate for the 1960 election. In his speech Senator Kennedy addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights and famously states, “…we stand today on the edge of a New Frontier.” Senator Kennedy also appeals for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-001
This folder contains press releases and copies of speeches given in California by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential campaign. Materials include remarks on civil rights at a meeting of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), and a statement by Senator Kennedy in response remarks made by former President Harry S. Truman suggesting the Senator step aside as a presidential candidate. Of note is Senator Kennedy’s acceptance speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon receiving the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 1960 presidential election. In his speech the Senator addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights. He also discusses a New Frontier in America, which calls for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1045-022
This folder contains issues of “The Kennedy Convention Bulletin” newspaper concerning the 1960 Democratic National Convention and Senator John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1038-007
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from Washington, D.C., a briefing paper, and press releases. Topics include the 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, youth, and urban affairs. Also included is an undated statement by Senator Kennedy regarding the Cold War, national defense, and disarmament.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-014
This folder contains correspondence between Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy, and various individuals from California; telegrams; press releases; memoranda; and newspaper clippings. Topics include Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, the role of religion in the campaign, and support for Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-013
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from California, newspaper clippings, and a telegram. Topics include Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, the California delegation, and support for Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-012
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from California, newspaper clippings, and telegrams. Topics include Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, African Americans voter, the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, and support for Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-011
This folder contains correspondence between members of Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from California, newspaper clippings, telegrams, and an issue of Falcon magazine. Topics include Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, the California delegation, foreign policy, education, economic growth, and support for Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1045-004
This folder contains a letter from Marvin M. Mitchelson to Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy, concerning a law suit involving a leased car.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1045-003
This folder contains correspondence concerning the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California and lists of accommodations for the delegations during the convention.