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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1010-001
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Arizona, California, and Florida concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for and opposition to the Senator’s campaign.
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Orren Beaty Personal Papers
OBPP-032-006
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1026-005
This folder contains copies, excerpts, and press releases of speeches given in Arizona, Indiana, and West Virginia by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s trip to South America, the Social Security program, the educational system, the coal industry, population growth and its effect on resources, and the issue of religion in American politics. Also included in this folder is an incomplete listing by date of the Senator’s campaign stops and speeches given in each city.