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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-068
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Warm Springs, Georgia during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt; equality; and health concerns, including medical care for the elderly and a need to invest in infrastructure, education, and research in the field of medicine.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-044
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Venice, Illinois during his 1960 presidential campaign appealing for Democratic leadership and discussing the failure of the Republican administration to address domestic challenges including housing, medical care for the aged, unemployment, and the minimum wage.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-015
This file contains a press release from the Democratic National Committee containing Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a senior citizens meeting held at Kleinham’s Music Hall in Buffalo, New York during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the failure of the Republic administration to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against rising medical costs.
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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-0912-005
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an armory in Akron, Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he addresses political party divisions on issues of social services, including federal aid to education, unemployment compensation, and economic stimulus policies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-072
This file contains a press release and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses social welfare programs and the international prestige of the United States. The press release details the Republican Party's record of opposing Social Security.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-038
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses the philosophical differences between the political parties, the economy, social services, and the role of the United States as the leader of the free world.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-005
This file contains copies and press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given in Rockford, Illinois, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses political party divisions over Social Security, including expanding health benefits for the elderly to protect them against rising hospital and nursing costs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-007
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) Unemployment Conference in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy addresses the need for unemployment insurance reform at the state level, and urges support for federal legislation providing immediate unemployment compensation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-006
This file contains copies and drafts of sections of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in the spring of 1958. Topics include water resource development, military preparedness, social security, and labor issues. 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-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-0893-002
This folder contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various events discussing bipartisan politics and the Federal budget, a proof of an article written by the Senator on Social Security legislation, and drafts of transcripts from radio interviews regarding immigration legislation. Also included in this folder is a copy of a speech given by Dr. Karl Menninger on mental health and a press release of a speech given by the Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland Seán Lemass on the Irish economy. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0895-010
This folder contains drafts and copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a dinner honoring Southern California Congressmen and legislators at the Statler Hotel in Los Angeles, California. In his speech the Senator discusses President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration, the 1956 presidential election, and the need for strong leadership to address domestic social issues and communism. Of note are drafts with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0900-026
This file contains copies of notes and an outline for Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before retail workers in Washington, D.C. In his speech the Senator discusses the need for greater unemployment compensation and the extension of the minimum wage to retail workers in order to strengthen the economy. Of note is a copy with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0428-020
This folder contains carbons of outgoing correspondence sent by Senator John F. Kennedy's office in 1955. There is one misfiled letter from February 1954. These letters are addressed to individuals whose names begin with S, plus one misfiled L letter. The folder also includes a summary of Kennedy's legislative record on public welfare issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0916-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks titled, "Remembering Our Older Citizens." In this undated speech, the Senator discusses a need to improve programs and services for the aged, including medical care, housing, and an increase in social security payments to keep up with the cost of living. Of note is a copy with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-030
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Beloit, Wisconsin. In his speech titled, “Medical Care for Our Older Citizens," he proposes a bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code in order to provide health benefits to the elderly and protect them against rising hospital and nursing costs. Also included are copies of press releases with excerpts from the Senator’s speech concerning increased unemployment benefits compensation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a United Automobile Workers (UAW) conference in Detroit, Michigan concerning Social Security, and proposes a bill 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-0907-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, "Three Neglected Groups," given at a reception in Superior, Wisconsin discussing a need for increased unemployment benefits, minimum wage, and social services for elderly citizens.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Relief for Economically Distressed Areas,” given in La Crosse, Wisconsin discussing a need for revised unemployment compensation benefits, and proposing legislation to provide loans and grants to economically distressed areas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0906-031
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Wausau, Wisconsin 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-0909-042
This file contains copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at an AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Topics of his speeches include the effects of automation on labor, and 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-0909-027
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Salisbury, Maryland discussing a need to revise Social Security legislation to protect the elderly against unemployment, as well as rising hospital and nursing costs.
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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-0908-040
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.