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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-027
This file contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Johnstown, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics of the speech include unemployment concerns in Pennsylvania; the failure of the Republican administration to address national security concerns, including communism; and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-024
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator appeals for leadership and change and discusses labor issues, including the effects of automation on employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Saginaw, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses political party divisions on various issues, including unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-018
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change, and discusses a need to strengthen the economy and reduce unemployment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-062
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Youngstown, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include a need for Democratic leadership and the failure of the Republican administration to address various challenges including the economy, labor, Social Security, education, and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the National Stockyards in East St. Louis, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for Democratic leadership, economic concerns in the agricultural industry, and labor issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-011
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Niagara Falls, New York, at the Treadway Inn during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on the issues of medical care for the elderly and the national minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-006
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a municipal auditorium in Canton, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on labor issues, including unemployment benefits and the effects of automation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-059
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Elks Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties on such issues as civil rights, housing, and employment.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-050
This file contains a copy and press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Levittown Shopping Center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the choice between himself and Vice President Nixon in areas such as the economy and employment. The press release lists three themes of Nixon's campaign and recaps Republican opposition to progressive programs in the past.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Baker Park in St. Charles, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues, political party differences, and the declining prestige of the United States abroad.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-008
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Caterpillar plant in East Peoria, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks the Senator discusses the failure of the Republican administration to address labor concerns in the steel industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-001
This folder contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the Young Presidents Organization at Harvard Business School. In his speech the Senator remarks on the need for Federal programs to address issues in the economy and discusses areas to include in an anti-recession program including tax reform, unemployment regulations, social security coverage, and employment issues. The copy contains handwritten notations by Senator Kennedy. This folder also contains a copy of the Senator's introduction of Governor of Michigan G. Mennen Williams at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner on January 23, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-026
This folder contains a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech in San Francisco, California, at the Fairmont Hotel in support of the Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver 1956 presidential campaign ticket, and a draft of his speech to California Democrats. In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration and its handling of economic and labor issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-025
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech at the United Steelworkers of America eighth constitutional convention in Los Angeles, California. In his speech the Senator discusses labor issues under the Republican administration. Also included in the folder is a news article discussing the Senator's speech and minutes of the convention proceedings.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-023
This folder contains a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at the annual convention of the State Federation of Labor in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his address the Senator discusses labor issues, legislation, and the New England economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0915-031
This file contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "The Labor Reform Bill." In this undated speech, likely written in mid 1959, the Senator discusses the Kennedy-Ervin Labor-Management Reform Bill and how it exposes differences in party attitudes. Also included is a reading copy of remarks titled, "The Continuing Issue of Labor Reform," which bear notations by Senator Kennedy. This speech discusses labor reform and legislation to protect against racketeering and corruption within labor unions.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-038
This file contains an article by James A. Wechsler titled, “The Liberal Retreat, and the Need for Political Realignment,” published in The Progressive, Madison, Wisconsin. The article discusses a history of American liberalism in politics and the role of labor in realigning the Democratic Party with liberal ideology.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0909-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Clarksburg, West Virginia. In his speech he proposes the Area Redevelopment bill to create jobs and promote industry research and development, and discusses the response by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to the need for economic assistance to distressed areas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-034
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an I.A.M. (International Association of Machinists) convention in St. Louis, Missouri during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change and discusses differences between the political parties in addressing various challenges including unemployment, social services, and education.
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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-0911-057
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a United Steel Workers of America convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses political party divisions on economic issues, including those relating to the steel industry.