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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1012-004
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin 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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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1011-002
This folder contains correspondence sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas 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. Also included is correspondence with Reverend John W. Turnbull and an article written by Reverend Turnbull titled, "The Clergy Face Mr. Kennedy," regarding Senator Kennedy's address to the Houston Ministers Conference.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1009-017
This folder contains letters sent to Senator John F. Kennedy and members of his staff from various individuals of Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, the distribution of anti-Catholic materials, and support for the Senator’s campaign. Also included are letters discussing Reverend Norman Vincent Peale's opposition to Senator Kennedy's campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-010
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In his speeches Senator Kennedy discusses disarmament, education, legislation, civil rights, the economy, labor, and international relations.