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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-021
This folder contains letters, telegrams, and newspaper clippings sent between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals expressing general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning the Senator’s trip to Tennessee and campaign efforts in the state. Also included in this folder is a list of Tennessee delegates and alternates to the 1960 Democratic National Convention.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-020
This folder contains letters and telegrams between Senator John F. Kennedy and various individuals expressing general support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, and concerning the Senator’s trip to Tennessee and campaign efforts in the state. Also included in this folder is a speech given by Governor of Tennessee Buford Ellington before the Young Democrats of Mississippi.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-019
This folder contains a telegram and a letter concerning general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, campaign efforts in Tennessee, and a request for campaign materials.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0964-018
The contents of this folder are closed due to deed restrictions.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien Personal Papers
LOBPP-009-014
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0374-009
Materials in this folder include a telegram, memoranda, newspaper articles, and correspondence between President John F. Kennedy, Special Assistant to the President Frank D. Reeves, various members of the White House staff, and individual citizens concerning incidents of racially motivated voter intimidation in Tennessee and the pending 23rd Amendment to the Constitution permitting citizens of Washington, D.C. to vote in federal elections.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-108-010
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's trips to Tennessee and Alabama. Materials in this folder include itineraries, a newspaper article, brochures about Old Hickory Lock and Dam in Tennessee, a photograph of Dudley Field at Vanderbilt University, a program for a building dedication ceremony at the Vanderbilt University School of Law, memoranda on proposed activities for the President's trip, and a report on domestic and foreign reactions to racial tension in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-107-003
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the state of Tennessee. Materials in this folder include a description of unemployment rates in several of the state's counties and a memorandum of preparatory information by Special Assistant Counsel to the President Lee C. White on unemployment and defense contracts for President Kennedy's meeting with Tennessee representatives.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0893a-007
This folder contains copies of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In his speech the Senator addresses industrial economic disparity between New England and Tennessee. Senator Kennedy also discusses Federal programs that facilitated industrial economic growth in Tennessee and calls for similar programs and better management of natural resources as a means to revitalize the New England economy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1104-016
This folder contains a thank you telegram from Senator John F. Kennedy and a list of recipients for their support of the Senator’s 1960 presidential campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Central Subject Files
JFKWHCSF-0369-008
Materials in this folder include letters from various people condemning the Administration’s policy of integration; memoranda and letters concerning desegregation in Tennessee cities, including Memphis; telegrams regarding an incident of racial discrimination against two United States soldiers in Killeen, Texas; and letters inquiring into the future of children affected by the closing of public schools in Prince Edward County, Virginia.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-011
This file contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at a joint session of the Tennessee Legislature in Nashville, Tennessee discussing a need for effective government officials to address the growing threat of communism. 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-0902-010
This file contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic Party dinner in Nashville, Tennessee. In his speech Senator Kennedy remarks upon the 130th anniversary of Andrew Jackson’s presidency, and discusses the legacy of President Jackson and current challenges facing the United States. Of note is a draft with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0902-009
This file contains a draft and copies of excerpts from Senator Kennedy’s remarks given before the Oak Ridge, Tennessee Rotary Club in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In his remarks Senator Kennedy discusses the expansion of international nuclear programs.
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Bernard L. Boutin Personal Papers
BLBPP-MF21-018
This folder contains material pertaining to federal public works projects in Tennessee. Topics include federal buildings in Oak Ridge, Dyersburg, Nashville, and Winchester.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-066
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a rally held on Riverside Drive in Memphis, Tennessee during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership, change, and freedom for all as a means to fight the growing threat of communism, and discusses differences between the political parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-065
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the state fair in Nashville, Tennessee during his 1960 presidential campaign discussing a need for a Federal program to stabilize the agricultural industry.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-064
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the War Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the achievements of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-063
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at an airport rally in Knoxville, Tennessee during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses the achievements of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and a need to re-establish the United States as a world leader to fight the growing threat of communism.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-062
This file contains a copy of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given at the Tri-Cities Regional Airport in Blountville, Tennessee during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks he appeals for Democratic leadership, and discusses communism and differences between the political parties.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0987-002
This folder contains letters and a photograph containing expressions of general support for Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign and advice for the campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-0987-001
This folder contains letters concerning voting precincts and Senator John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign efforts in Tennessee.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1002-010
This folder contains letters to Senator John F. Kennedy from various individuals, primarily in Tennessee and Texas, concerning the role of religion in the 1960 campaign, the prospect of a Catholic president, Senator Kennedy’s decision not to speak at a memorial service for four interfaith chaplains who died during World War II, and support for the Senator’s campaign.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. White House Staff Files of Sanford L. Fox
JFKWHSFSLF-020-006
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1057-005
This folder contains speeches given by Senator John F. Kennedy in Iowa; Missouri; Montana; New Jersey; North Dakota; Pennsylvania; South Dakota; Tennessee; Utah; Washington, D.C.; and West Virginia. In his speeches the Senator discusses the legacy of the Democratic Party, Soviet Union Premier Nikita Khrushchev, international relations, labor, industry, agricultural issues, and the development of natural resources.