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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-001
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech titled, "Africa -- The Coming Challenge," which describes how the continent is undergoing an economic and social revolution. In this undated address, Senator Kennedy urges the United States and other Western countries to share their knowledge and resources with Africa. He proposes an education development fund to facilitate the exchange of African students and teachers, and an economic development fund through which countries can provide financial assistance and capital.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-015
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speeches, “The Global Challenge We Face,” given as part of a Social Science Foundation lecture at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado; and, “New Dimensions in American Foreign Policy: 1958.” In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses a need for greater investment in education to support scientific and technological advancements; global economic issues; and a need to strengthen United States foreign aid policy to prevent foreign dependence on the Soviet Union. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-019
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Africa,” given at Whitewater College in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin discussing a need for increased aid to Africa to address social and political issues, including communism. An additional excerpt titled, “The Crisis in American Education,” addresses challenges in the American educational system.