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“The New Frontier,” acceptance speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Democratic National Convention, 15 July 1960

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Digital Identifier:
JFKSEN-0910-015
Title:
“The New Frontier,” acceptance speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Democratic National Convention, 15 July 1960
Date(s) of Materials:
1960: 15 July-1 August
Folder Description:
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The New Frontier,” given at the 1960 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, California upon accepting the Party’s nomination as candidate for the 1960 presidential election. Topics of his speech include religion, communism, nuclear weapons, and civil rights; and appeals for leadership, courage, change, and opportunity for all.
Extent:
24 digital pages
Collection:
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
Finding Aid | Digitized Content
Series Number:
12.
Subseries Number:
12.1.
Subseries Name:
Speech Files, 1953-1960.
Preferred Citation:
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files. Speeches and the Press. Speech Files, 1953-1960. “The New Frontier,” acceptance speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Democratic National Convention, 15 July 1960. JFKSEN-0910-015. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Physical Description:
24 digital pages
Media Type:
Paper
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