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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0914-025
This file contains a copy and press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy's remarks given at the Coliseum at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit, Michigan, during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech the Senator discusses industrial capacity, the future labor force, housing, equality in education, and the need to continue building a strong and free society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0897-021
This folder contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy's speech given at an American Relief for Poland dinner held in Detroit, Michigan. In his speech the Senator discusses a need for the United States to provide aid to Communist Poland.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0903-008
This file contains drafts and excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Detroit, Michigan. In his speech he discusses problems arising from global population growth, national security issues, and legislation to address labor concerns. Of note are drafts with notations by the Senator.
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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-0907-026
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic Midwest conference in Detroit, Michigan. In the speech he discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party and various challenges facing the United States including development of efficient farm technology, national security, and foreign aid. Of note, the draft contains notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-035
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Cadillac Square, Detroit, Michigan. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential democratic platform including the elimination of poverty and unemployment, re-establishing the United States as a world leader, and the guarantee of full civil rights for all citizens.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-034
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Michigan State Fair in Detroit, Michigan discussing the role of state fairs as symbols of American achievement, as well as addressing the interdependence of farm and city economies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-033
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Detroit, Michigan during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for Democratic leadership.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-022
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a National V.F.W. (Veterans of Foreign Wars) convention in Detroit, Michigan discussing the achievement gap in technological advancements between the United States and Soviet Union, including in the areas of space exploration and nuclear weapons development.