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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-005
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s opening remarks given at a televised West Virginia presidential primary debate in Charleston, West Virginia discussing poverty in the state. Of note, the copy contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-003
This files contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Welch, West Virginia discussing poverty in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-002
This file contains a copy and draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Weirton, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes a program to relieve economic stress on small business owners by providing loans and credit, reducing interest rates, awarding Federal defense contracts, and enacting anti-trust legislation. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The White House’s Answer to West Virginia,” given in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to develop an adequate food surplus program for those in need or to expand Social Security benefits for the elderly.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-041
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “New Industry for West Virginia,” given in South Charleston, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to assist economically distressed areas in West Virginia through the creation of jobs as well as industry research and development.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-040
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Saint Albans, West Virginia titled, “Help for Our Older Citizens,” discussing challenges facing the elderly, including unemployment and rising medical costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Spirit of the ‘60s,” given at a Democratic rally in Charles Town, West Virginia discussing the 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-034
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Disarmament,” given at Bluefield State College in Bluefield, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the difficulty of arms control, the relationship between the United States and Soviet Union, and the introduction of a bill to establish the Arms Control Research Institute.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-033
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Task of Our Teacher College Graduates,” given in Athens, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the role of teachers in shaping the minds of future leaders, a need to increase Federal and state funding to schools, and the disparity in educational systems between the United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-032
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Hinton, West Virginia discussing a need for Federal assistance to aid in the development, research, and conservation of natural resources in West Virginia as a means to attract tourism and repair the state’s economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A National Fuels Policy,” given in Amherstdale, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to standardize regulations, policy, and prices as a means to revitalize the coal industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-030
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Mullens, West Virginia discussing the economic and health effects of pollution in the Guyandotte River, and proposes a program to restore and develop natural resources in the area.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-029
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Glenwood Park, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to those in need.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-028
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Williamston, West Virginia discussing a need to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Logan, West Virginia discussing a need for an energy program to revitalize the coal industry through economic regulation, research, and development of coal-fired power plants.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-021
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A Program for West Virginia,” given in Charleston, West Virginia. In his speech he outlines an economic program to encourage job creation, as well as industry and natural resource development in West Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-020
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Aid to Depressed Areas,” given in Huntington, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes an Area Redevelopment program to assist economically distressed areas in West Virginia through the creation of jobs and industry research and development. Of note, the draft contains notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Food for West Virginia,” given in Mount Hope, West Virginia discussing poverty in West Virginia and the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to provide an adequate food surplus program to those in need.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia 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. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-003
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech announcing his entrance into the Democratic presidential primary in West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the history of presidential primaries in the state, their importance in selecting a presidential candidate, and challenges facing West Virginia and the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-030
This file contains press releases announcing Senator John F. Kennedy’s Conference on New Jobs and New Growth to be held in Charleston, West Virginia, with the purpose of developing a program to end unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-032
This file contains incomplete speeches and portions of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy. Most are draft versions with various notations. Identified speeches include: "Our National Spirit and the World Community"; remarks given to the National Association of County Officials in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 1959; "The Great Unspoken Issue"; "REA Under the Republicans"; "A Ten-Point Program for West Virginia," given in Wayne, West Virginia, on April 25, 1960; and an untitled address to the United Auto Workers (UAW).
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-059
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston, West Virginia discussing his 1960 presidential campaign and the contributions of West Virginians to its success.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-058
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address unemployment concerns and outlines a program to stimulate economic growth. Also included is a transcript of the question and answer period following his speech.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0908-017
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “West Virginia: The State which the Pentagon Forgot,” given in Wheeling, West Virginia. In his speech he discusses the importance of Federal defense contracts to West Virginia’s economy and acknowledges the state’s history of military participation.