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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-008
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel: A Miracle of Progress,” given at the B’nai Zion 50th anniversary dinner held at the Commodore Hotel in New York City. In his speech the Senator discusses Israel’s role in the Middle East and regional tensions caused by nationalism and the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0904-012
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “Israel - A Land of Paradoxes,” given at the Temple B’rith Kodesh in Rochester, New York. In the speech he discusses the intellectual achievements of the State of Israel and foreign policy concerns in the Middle East. Of note is a draft with notations by the Senator.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-023
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “American Leadership for Peace in the Middle East,” given at a Zionists of America convention at the Statler Hilton Hotel in New York City. In his speech he discusses Israel’s history, offers his support for all Middle Eastern countries, and argues against an arms race between Israel and other nations in the Middle East.