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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0957-023
This folder contains memoranda, newspaper articles, a press release of a speech by Senator John F. Kennedy, and correspondence between Senator Kennedy and various individuals concerning American-Israeli relations, American-Soviet relations, the prospect of a Catholic president, and Senator Kennedy’s presidential campaign trip to Rochester, New York.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-012
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel - A Land of Paradoxes,” given at the Temple B’rith Kodesh in Rochester, New York. In the speech he discusses the intellectual achievements of the State of Israel and foreign policy concerns in the Middle East. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1030-006
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Temple B’rith Kodesh Temple Club in Rochester, New York titled, “Israel – A Land of Paradoxes.” In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses Israel’s history and rapid growth as a young nation, and its relationship with other countries, particularly the United States and countries in the Middle East.