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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-015-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the findings of the Iran-Contra Report (report on the Iran-Contra affair) and reactions by Republicans. The episode aired on Wednesday, December 2, 1987, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0894-030
This folder contains drafts of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy before the National Women's Democratic Club. Topics of the speech include foreign policy under President Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration including the Soviet Union, military strength and national security, and domestic economic issues and policies. Of note are drafts with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893-001
This folder contains drafts and copies of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy at various dinners and organizational events. Topics of the speeches include a reinvigoration of the Democratic Party, the Republican Party's victory in the election of 1952, and United States relations with Israel and the Soviet Union. Also included in this folder is a statement on Memorial Day. Of note are several items with notations and handwritten drafts by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0896-019
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 34th Annual Jackson Day Banquet in Springfield, Missouri. In his speech the Senator discusses Democratic leadership in Missouri, a need for drought relief measures to support the farm economy in the area, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s proposed policy to address Communism in the Middle East. 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-0896-004
This folder contains copies and a draft of an insert for a speech on Latin America given by Senator John F. Kennedy. In the excerpt the Senator discusses the Republican administration’s handling of foreign policy issues in Latin America, and a need to provide economic and military aid to Latin American countries to counter the growing threat of communism. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-008
This folder contains copies and press releases of speeches given in New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include primary elections; issues in Eastern Europe, particularly the Soviet Union and Communism; natural resources and conservation projects; housing reform; the Presidency and foreign policy; and policy differences between the Republican and Democratic parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1051-007
This folder contains press releases of remarks and addresses made by Senator Lyndon B. Johnson and Senator John F. Kennedy concerning the 1960 presidential campaign, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, the Cold War, and natural resources.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-017
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin concerning disarmament, international relations, agricultural issues, the economy, social services legislation, Communism, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress and move the country forward. Also included in this folder are schedules for Senator Kennedy’s campaign stops in La Crosse, Milwaukee, and Madison.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-009
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Ohio regarding the economy, Communism, unemployment, international relations, a need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve progress, policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties, and the importance of a Democratic victory in the state.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-022
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Kansas and Missouri concerning the legacy of President Harry S. Truman, international relations, Communism, the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and progress, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder are Senator Kennedy’s travel schedules for campaign stops in Missouri and Kansas.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-021
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Minnesota concerning agricultural issues, legislation, Communism, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, Cuba, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1058-020
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Michigan concerning industry, unemployment, organized labor, the economy, education, international relations, Communism, and policy differences between the Democratic and Republican Parties. Also included in this folder is Senator Kennedy’s itinerary for a campaign trip to Michigan.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1027-010
This folder contains press releases and excerpts of speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio during his 1960 presidential campaign. Topics include the Republican Party’s agricultural platform, and the issue of Fidel Castro and Communism in Cuba. Also included in this folder is a message to new voters discussing the importance of young people internationally, and presenting a program for new opportunities in the areas of employment, education, civil rights, and the creation of a Youth Peace Corps.