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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-032-005
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev's visit to New York City and his speech at the United Nations (UN). They comment on the outlook for U.S. relations with the Soviet Union under the administration of President-elect George H. W. Bush. The episode aired on Thursday, December 8, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Staten Island, New York City, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties and states that the United States cannot afford to be second best to the Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-004
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Boy Scouts of America luncheon held in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses the Soviet Union’s nuclear weapons program and how the values of the Boy Scouts strengthen the nation and help to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-033
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at Temple Emmanuel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses national security and defense and the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-020
This folder contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the presentation of the Freedom Award to the Hungarian Freedom Fighters held in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and calls for greater United States involvement to combat the growing threat of communism in Eastern Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-010
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Cathedral Club in Brooklyn, New York. In his speech the Senator discusses the growing threat of communism in Europe and Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam; United States involvement in the fight against communism and propaganda by the Soviet Union; and U.S. nuclear weapons policy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-007
This folder contains materials concerning Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the New York County Democratic dinner held at the Commodore Hotel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses bipartisan politics, domestic affairs, and the growing tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States. Of note are several copies with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-008
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the annual awards dinner of the Overseas Press Club held in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses Communism in Poland and the need to develop a new United States foreign policy towards Soviet Union satellite states. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-21-61
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Adlai Stevenson greet delegates to the General Assembly of the UN at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. Ambassador Stevenson shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko as Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations Valerian Zorin (far right) looks on. President of the UN General Assembly Mongi Slim stands at far left.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-20-61
President John F. Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Adlai Stevenson greet delegates to the General Assembly of the UN at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. President Kennedy shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko as Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations Valerian Zorin (partially hidden behind Minister Gromyko) looks on. President of the UN General Assembly Mongi Slim stands at left in foreground.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-19-61
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Secretary of State Dean Rusk greet delegates to the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. President Kennedy shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko as Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations Valerian Zorin (standing across from Mrs. Kennedy) looks on. President of the UN General Assembly Mongi Slim stands at far left.
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White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-215-18-61
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and Secretary of State Dean Rusk greet delegates to the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) at United Nations Headquarters, New York City, New York. President Kennedy shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Soviet Union Andrei Gromyko as Soviet Union Ambassador to the United Nations Valerian Zorin (standing across from Mrs. Kennedy) looks on. President of the UN General Assembly Mongi Slim stands at far left.