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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-309-004
This folder contains memoranda from George W. Ball, Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, regarding the United States and trade including tariff negotiations, expansion of agricultural trade, suggested legislation for 1962, the U.S. relationship with the EEC (European Economic Community), and the common external tariff. Also included in this folder is a report on the conclusion of the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. Of note is a telegram from President John F. Kennedy to former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files
JFKSEN-0898-030
This folder contains press releases of Senator John F. Kennedy’s speech at the 10th Biennial Convention of the Young Democrats Club of America held in Reno, Nevada. In his speech the Senator discusses tax policies under President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration and their effects on domestic and foreign issues. Senator Kennedy also addresses President Eisenhower’s speech on science and national security, and discusses a need for increased investment in scientific research and technological advancement to protect the United States from the growing threat from the Soviet Union .