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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-004
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a dinner in New York City honoring former New York Governor Al Smith. In his speech the Senator discusses Governor Smith's achievements and career in public service.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-035
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech before the Liberal Party at the Commodore Hotel in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses liberal ideology and proposes a return to liberalism as a means to resolve various issues in labor, civil rights, and international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-033
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks at a women’s Democratic luncheon in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he discusses the role of the United Nations in securing peace around the world, and a need to re-establish United States leadership in the U.N. to ensure peace through disarmament, military preparedness, and strong international relations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-032
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a senior citizens rally in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for Democratic leadership to address domestic and international challenges.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-031
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Citizens for Kennedy rally held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses a need for Democratic leadership to address domestic challenges, including labor issues arising from automation and unemployment.
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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-0904-001
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The United States and Africa: A New Policy for a New Era,” given at the American Society of African Culture conference in New York City. In the speech he discusses a need for increased foreign aid efforts to address economic, social, and health issues in Africa. 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-0910-024
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given before the New York State AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations) discussing a need for Democratic leadership to address labor issues including Social Security, minimum wage, and unemployment benefits.
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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.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-018
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act in Hyde Park, New York discussing the achievements of the Act, and a need to expand legislation to protect the elderly against rising medical costs, unemployment, and housing concerns.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-016
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at a press conference at the Overseas Press Club in New York City. In his remarks he discusses the history of American immigration and the role of the foreign press in helping immigrants assimilate, maintaining multiculturalism in America, and reporting on news from abroad.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1002-005
This folder contains correspondence between James Wine, adviser on religious issues for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign; J. Arthur Lazell, Community Relations manager on religious issues for Senator Kennedy’s campaign; and various individuals from Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, and Pennsylvania. Topics include the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, and Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II. Also included in this folder is a statement by religious leader Norman Vincent Peale.
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Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF21-008
This folder contains material pertaining to the construction of the United States Pavilion for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
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Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF21-007
This folder contains material pertaining to the disposal of government property at Mitchel Field, a United States Air Force base located on Long Island, New York. The base was decommissioned in 1961. There are several detailed reports summarizing the disposal process and discussions surrounding reuse of the land.
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Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF21-006
This folder contains material pertaining to federal public works projects in New York State in general, including New York City. Topics include the construction of several federal office and court buildings, urban planning in the Foley Square area of New York City, and the disposal of Ellis Island as excess government property.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-007
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's remarks at the Pulaski Day Parade in Buffalo, New York. In his speech the President discusses the contemporary relevance of General Kazimierz Pulaski's efforts in the American Revolution, noting Poland's role in the Cold War. He describes the Soviet Union's domination as temporary, but notes that in order to prevent the spread of communism, the United States must enact policies of economic flexibility and strengthen the links that connect Poland to Western nations. Materials in this folder include a press and reading copy of the speech, in addition to a copy of President Kennedy's 1961 General Pulaski's Memorial Day proclamation.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-041-006
This folder contains a press copy of President John F. Kennedy's remarks at the Niagara Falls Municipal Airport in Niagara Falls, New York concerning the General Pulaski Memorial Day ceremonies.
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Gerald J. 'Jerry' Bruno Personal Papers
GJBPP-012-012
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Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-073-001
This photograph album, compiled by Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, documents her life, travels, and social activities from 1939 to 1942. Photographs document time spent at the Kennedy family’s residences in Palm Beach in Florida, Hyannis Port in Massachusetts, and Bronxville in New York; aboard the S.S. Washington en route to New York City, New York, from Europe; at the 1939 New York World’s Fair; in Sainte-Marguerite-du-lac-Masson in Quebec, Canada; at the Maryland Hunt Cup near Reisterstown, Maryland; at the Berkshire Music Festival (now called the Tanglewood Music Festival) in Lenox, Massachusetts; at Bailey’s Beach in Newport, Rhode Island; as a bridesmaid in the wedding of Kennedy family friend, Anne McDonnell, to Henry Ford II, in Southampton, New York; at the Edgartown Regatta on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts; on a camping trip in Wise River, Montana; on a trip to England; at the Beachcomber Lounge in Boston, Massachusetts; at Club Waikiki in New York City; at the Scranton family estate in Scranton, Pennsylvania; on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota; at the Coleman and Schweppe family estates in Lake Forest, Illinois; and at parties at both Kathleen’s apartment and the apartment of Kennedy family friend Inga Arvad in Washington, D.C. Other locations pictured include Narragansett, Rhode Island; Greenwich, Connecticut; Lexington and Chatham, Massachusetts; Seminole, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Charleston, South Carolina. Family members pictured in photographs include Kathleen’s parents, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy; her siblings, Joseph P. “Joe” Kennedy, Jr., John F. “Jack” Kennedy, Eunice Kennedy, Patricia “Pat” Kennedy, Robert F. “Bob/Bobbie” [sic] Kennedy; Jean Kennedy, and Edward M. “Ted/Teddy” Kennedy; her grandparents, John F. “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald and Mary Josephine Hannon Fitzgerald; and cousin, Joseph Francis “Joey” Gargan, Jr. Over one hundred friends and acquaintances also appear in photographs, many of whom are identified in original captions. Those who appear more than once within the album include: Edward E. Moore and Mary Moore; Tom Killefer; Torbert "Torb" Macdonald; Richard J. “Dick” Cotter, Jr.; Nancy Van Vleck; Beverley A. “Bev” Bogert; C. Z. “Cizzie” Cochrane; John “Zeke” Coleman, Jr.; Nancy Tenney; Charlotte McDonnell; Francis Huger “Mac” McAdoo, Jr.; Cynthia “Cynth” McAdoo; Kirk LeMoyne “Lem/Leem” Billings; Thomas Henry “Harry” Dixon; John “Johnny” Pyne; Appie Whitney; Eben Pyne; Alison “Allie/Ally” Pyne; Cammann “Cam” Newberry; Constance “Connie” Shepard; James Ayer “Jim” Rousmaniere; Helen MacDonald; Marie Murray; Cyrus Robinson “Cy” Taylor; Nelson Macy, Jr.; William Fuller “Bill” Borland; George Morris Cheston; William Warren “Bill” Scranton; Abbott Widdicombe; Gaspard d’Andelot “Don” Belin; Harriet Bundy “Hattie” Belin; Stanley Rogers “Stan” Resor; Anne Reed; Charles Alfred “Chuckie/Chucky” Pillsbury; Jane "Pil" Pillsbury; Muriel Macy; Demarest "Demi" Lloyd, Jr.; George Houk Mead, Jr.; Richard R. “Dick” Flood; Elizabeth Wayne “Betty” Coxe; Charles “Chuck” Spalding; Inga Arvad; and Mary Dickey. Also pictured are industrialist Henry Ford, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Clementine Ogilvy Spencer Churchill. Original handwritten captions are written in black ink on many of the leaves. This photograph album contains 636 photographic prints and two photo fragments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1025-009
This folder contains excerpts and press releases of speeches given in New Hampshire, New York, and Wisconsin by Senator John F. Kennedy during his 1960 presidential primary campaign. Topics include funding for natural resources and conservation projects; the dairy industry; Africa; Communism in Eastern Europe; and legislation for unemployment, education, and health care for the aged.
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Kennedy Family Collection
KFC-046-001
This photograph album, likely compiled by Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and/or Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy, documents the activities of the Kennedy family during the years 1925 through 1936. The gold stamped title on the cover reads, “Photographs.” Those pictured include Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr., and Rose; their children, Joseph P. “Joe” Kennedy, Jr., John F. “Jack” Kennedy, Rosemary Kennedy, Kathleen, Eunice Kennedy, Patricia “Pat” Kennedy, Robert F. “Bob” Kennedy, Jean Kennedy, and Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy; Rose’s parents, John F. “Honey Fitz” Fitzgerald and Mary Josephine Hannon Fitzgerald; her sister, Agnes Fitzgerald; nanny to the Kennedy children, Katherine “Kikoo” Conboy; governess to the Kennedy children, Alice Cahill; family friends and associates, including Edward E. “Eddie” Moore and Mary Moore, Betsey Cushing Roosevelt, and former Governor of New York, Alfred E. Smith; and Kennedy family dog, Bobby. Photographs capture time spent at the family’s primary residence in Bronxville, New York; in Cohasset, Massachusetts, where they rented a cottage near the beach; and at their secondary residences in Palm Beach, Florida, and Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Of note are photographs of an unidentified nurse holding Ted at Saint Margaret's Hospital in Dorchester, Massachusetts, five days after his birth; a visit to the Ostrich-Alligator Farm & Zoo in Lantana, Palm Beach County, Florida; views of the Kennedy family home in Palm Beach; boxing matches at the Sea Spray Club in Palm Beach, in which Bob and Ted participated; Eunice and Eddie Moore fishing in Palm Beach; Joe, Jr., dressed in drag with classmates at Harvard University; and family members and friends participating in both warm-weather and cold-weather outdoor activities. Many leaves contain original handwritten captions in white ink, in two different hands, although the handwriting does not belong to Rose or Kathleen, and the writers have not been determined. This photograph album contains 93 photographic prints and two photograph fragments.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1059-004
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in New York concerning the economy, social services legislation, Communism, the Soviet Union, international relations, and labor.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-011
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses the economy, labor, international relations, education, and the need for strong Democratic leadership to achieve change and improve domestic policies.
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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
JFKCAMP1960-1032-009
This folder contains copies of the Congressional Record and a speech titled, “New Frontiers for Our Older Citizens,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Hyde Park, New York at a memorial program for the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act. In his speech Senator Kennedy discusses the importance of the Social Security program for aged citizens and proposes an expansion of the program to include additional benefits, a housing program, and a national health care program.