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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0912-058
This file contains a copy and a press release of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at Howard University in Washington, D.C. during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the role of the President of the United States as Chief Executive and as a moral leader, and a need for strong Democratic leadership to address civil rights concerns and ensure equal opportunity for all people.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-017
This folder contains a draft of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a Young Democrats dinner in Jackson, Mississippi. In his speech the Senator discusses foreign and domestic policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and a need for strong leadership to fight the growing threat of communism. The draft includes notations by the Senator. Also included in this folder are notes by Senator Kennedy and a newspaper article discussing the Senator’s position on the Supreme Court case upholding school desegregation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1061-015
This folder contains statements and a press release concerning the Democratic Platform and Senator John F. Kennedy’s record on civil rights. Also included in this folder are two copies of a booklet published by the Industrial Union Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) titled, “The Civil Rights Fight: A look at the legislative record.”
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-004
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California discussing civil rights, international relations, legislation, the aged, employment, disarmament, education, and differences between the Democratic and Republican campaign platforms.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-003
This folder contains speeches and a transcript of a press conference given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California discussing agricultural issues, national security, international relations, natural resources, civil rights, religious matters, and differences between the Democratic and Republican campaign platforms.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-007
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Florida, Kansas, Missouri, and New York. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, international relations, Communism, national security and defense, civil rights, labor, and the economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-006
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, the economy, civil rights, international relations, labor, agricultural issues, and presidential appointments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-003
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in California, New York City, and Texas. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, agricultural issues, international relations, civil rights, and national security and defense; and asks for support for his 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-009
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party; communism; political endorsements; agriculture; the aged; civil rights; urban growth; and the possibility of a fifth televised debate between Vice President Richard Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy concerning Cuba and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-007
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party; civil rights; the aged; education; nuclear disarmament; international relations; urban and economic growth; and United States support of Africa and its countries.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-006
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party; civil rights; heath care; agriculture; communism; and economic and urban growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-004
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party; civil rights; agriculture; labor; education; and Soviet Union Premier Nikita S. Khrushchev and communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-003
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party, agriculture, civil rights, international relations, communism, and the role of religion in the campaign. Also included is a press release and first edition of Jacqueline Kennedy’s weekly newspaper article, Campaign Wife.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-002
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party, agriculture, natural resources, education, the aged, international relations, and civil rights.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1035-001
This folder contains press releases issued by the Publicity Division of the Democratic National Committee for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include political appointments within the Democratic Party; political endorsements; civil rights; agriculture; and Airlift-Africa, a program funding the transportation of 295 East African students to United States colleges.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1037-005
This folder contains correspondence between Senator John F. Kennedy’s campaign staff and various individuals from California, summary reports from the California Democratic Council (CDC), an issue of Democrats United newspaper, and background information about California delegates. Topics include civil rights, housing, agriculture, natural resources, the economy, election reform, and international relations.