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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-012
This file contains a copy and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the Fifth National Legislative Conference of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) held in Washington, D.C. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses labor-management issues, including a need for legislation to end labor racketeering. Of note is a draft containing notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0907-013
This file contains outlines of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the sixth annual National Legislative Conference of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) in Washington, D.C. Topics include housing, population growth, legislation, and labor issues. Of note is a draft of an outline with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-008
This file contains materials pertaining to the 50th Regular Convention of the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations) held in San Francisco, California, including excerpts from Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech discussing a need for an increased minimum wage and revised unemployment benefits.