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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0917-010
This file contains reading copies of Senator John F. Kennedy's speeches that are undated, but were likely written between 1958 and 1960. Speech titles include "The Farm Policy," "Farm Policy and Surpluses," "League of Municipalities Speech," "The Voice of Indiana," "The Lack of Leadership," "Massachusetts and Alaska," and "The Democratic Tradition." There are also untitled remarks given by Senator Kennedy in Durango, Colorado, which bear his notations.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0913-020
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s remarks given before the Adult Education Association of the United States of America conference held in Denver, Colorado during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his remarks the Senator discusses the Democratic Party platform regarding funding for education, including vocational and continuing education, and the important role of education in maintaining a free and Democratic society.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0899-015
This folder contains copies and drafts of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speeches, “The Global Challenge We Face,” given as part of a Social Science Foundation lecture at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado; and, “New Dimensions in American Foreign Policy: 1958.” In the speeches Senator Kennedy discusses a need for greater investment in education to support scientific and technological advancements; global economic issues; and a need to strengthen United States foreign aid policy to prevent foreign dependence on the Soviet Union. Of note are drafts with notations by Senator Kennedy.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0910-003
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given in Durango, Colorado discussing the failure of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration to develop new programs to protect, preserve, and develop natural resources, and proposes the establishment of a Council of Resource and Conservation Advisers to assess conservation needs and develop programs to resolve issues.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-019
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech titled, “The Great Unspoken Issue,” given before the American Municipal Association in Denver, Colorado. In his speech he discusses the 1960 presidential campaign, including issues facing urban areas as a result of population growth.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-018
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic dinner in Grand Junction, Colorado. In his speech he discusses a need for legislation to facilitate water resource development that will support agricultural, conservation, and population needs. 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-0905-017
This file contains copies and a draft of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic reception in Peublo, Colorado discussing labor disputes in the steel industry and a need to revise emergency provisions in the Taft-Hartley Act. 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-0905-016
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic reception in Boulder, Colorado discussing the loyalty oath provision in the National Defense Education Act. The provision requires applicants of Federal student loans to sign an affidavit proclaiming their loyalty to the United States and denying support to any organization advocating the overthrow of the U.S. Government.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0905-015
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at a Democratic dinner in Denver, Colorado addressing concerns over the growing influence of communism, and the achievement gap between the United States and Soviet Union.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-076
This file contains a copy of a speech given by Senator John F. Kennedy at a luncheon at the Denver Hilton Hotel in Denver, Colorado during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he discusses congressional relations and the failure of the Republican administration to address foreign policy concerns in Latin America, Africa, and India.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0911-075
This file contains copies of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech given at the Civic Center in Denver, Colorado during his 1960 presidential campaign. In his speech he appeals for leadership and change to strengthen the United States and protect against the growing threat of communism.