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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a Women’s Democratic Club luncheon in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the need for strong Democratic leadership to address domestic and international economic issues, and the foreign aid policy of the United States.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-016
This folder contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Fifth National Conference on International Economic and Social Development held at the Statler Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses economic issues facing India and suggests foreign aid policies to support economic stability in the region. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-005
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech titled, "America's International Responsibilities," before the First General Session of the 45th annual meeting of the National Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator addresses the need for a comprehensive examination and understanding of the impact and efficiency of foreign aid programs in order to reduce the United States' foreign aid budget.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-003
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Conference on India and the United States held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. In his speech he addresses relations between India and China, Chinese industrialization, and a need for international aid to India to support economic development. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Economic Gap,” given on the floor of the United States Senate. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses economic development efforts in India and the necessity of providing military and economic assistance to underdeveloped countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-002
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech titled, "America's International Responsibilities," given before the First General Session of the 45th annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator addresses the need for a comprehensive examination and understanding of the impact and efficiency of foreign aid programs in order to reduce the United States' foreign aid budget. Some of the pages are marked with handwritten edits.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-043
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “A Time of Decision,” or, “Where Do We Go From Here?” as printed in the Congressional Record. In his speech he discusses relations between the United States and Soviet Union and proposes foreign policy measures to assist in the fight against communism, including military preparedness and disarmament; security in Berlin; policy towards Red China; and foreign aid to India and underdeveloped and emerging nations in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-010
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “America and Africa,” given at a luncheon honoring the African Diplomatic Corps in Washington, D.C. In his speech he discusses social and political revolutions occurring in Africa; a need for a multi-national program to provide aid to emerging African nations including economic, technologic, and education; and civil rights in the United States. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.