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General: The New Frontier acceptance speech

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Digital Identifier:
JFKCAMP1960-1032-027
Title:
General: The New Frontier acceptance speech
Date(s) of Materials:
15 July 1960
Folder Description:
This folder contains copies of a speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) upon accepting the Democratic Party’s nomination as presidential candidate for the 1960 election. In his speech Senator Kennedy addresses religion, Communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights and famously states, “…we stand today on the edge of a New Frontier.” Senator Kennedy also appeals for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
Extent:
62 digital pages
Collection:
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Series Number:
15.
Subseries Number:
15.01.
Preferred Citation:
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960. Speeches and the Press. Speeches, Statements, and Sections, 1958-1960. General: The New Frontier acceptance speech
Physical Description:
62 digital pages
Media Type:
Paper
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